The Mahogany Tree
Beverly D. Panes January 24, 2013
Prof. Hazel G. Carreon 12 :30 – 3:30pm
Summary
Thermal Analysis
The branch of material science known as thermal analysis is the study of the change of temperature within the properties of materials. A number of different properties are studied using this method including mass, dimension, volume, stiffness, damping, heat transfer and temperature. Other concepts can be employed within the method as well, determining how temperature relates to light and sound. The main purpose of the entire discipline is to find how temperature impacts other facets of physics.
When conducting experiments with thermal analysis, researchers generally control the temperature in a standardized format. This is accomplished by either keeping, increasing, or decreasing the temperature at a constant rate or working with a variety of predetermined different temperatures. Adjustments can be made for different research techniques using oscillating temperatures.
Environment is also a major key in properly conducting thermal analysis. The atmosphere surrounding and permeating the element being researched can have drastic effects on the technical results. Some of the most common environments in which to study thermodynamics include general air or an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium. This allows the least impact on the results of heat transfer and other elements within the study.
The thermal analysis of polymers is one of the largest areas of research within the field. This comes in the form of both raw materials as well as everyday packaging and household products. Raw materials can be studied with the addition of various elements such as dyes and stabilizers to determine what may be the best use for the materials. Packaging and products
Prof. Hazel G. Carreon 12 :30 – 3:30pm
Summary
Thermal Analysis
The branch of material science known as thermal analysis is the study of the change of temperature within the properties of materials. A number of different properties are studied using this method including mass, dimension, volume, stiffness, damping, heat transfer and temperature. Other concepts can be employed within the method as well, determining how temperature relates to light and sound. The main purpose of the entire discipline is to find how temperature impacts other facets of physics.
When conducting experiments with thermal analysis, researchers generally control the temperature in a standardized format. This is accomplished by either keeping, increasing, or decreasing the temperature at a constant rate or working with a variety of predetermined different temperatures. Adjustments can be made for different research techniques using oscillating temperatures.
Environment is also a major key in properly conducting thermal analysis. The atmosphere surrounding and permeating the element being researched can have drastic effects on the technical results. Some of the most common environments in which to study thermodynamics include general air or an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium. This allows the least impact on the results of heat transfer and other elements within the study.
The thermal analysis of polymers is one of the largest areas of research within the field. This comes in the form of both raw materials as well as everyday packaging and household products. Raw materials can be studied with the addition of various elements such as dyes and stabilizers to determine what may be the best use for the materials. Packaging and products
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