Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWSVarious methods can be used at Fraunhofer IMWS to test the thermal conductivity and thermal stability of a material.
Thermal conductivity test
A common method for measuring thermal conductivity is laser flash analysis. This involves directing a short laser pulse at the material and measuring the temperature change at another point on the material. The thermal conductivity can be calculated by analyzing the temperature change.
Thermal analysis
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) can be used to test the heat resistance of a material. By measuring the change in heat flow when the material is heated or cooled, information about the glass transition and temperature resistance of the material can be obtained.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
TGA can be used to determine the thermal stability of a material. In this method, the material is subjected to controlled heating and the weight loss during the heating process is measured. This can provide information about the degradation of the material and its thermal stability. It is important to note that the exact test method depends on various factors, such as the specific material and the desired information.