The Analytical Core Lab is offering a basic training course on the use and application of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). TGA is a technique in which the mass of a substance is monitored as a function of temperature and time. TGA is commonly employed in research and testing to determine characteristics of materials such as polymers. Typical properties of materials obtainable from TGA data include degradation temperatures, absorbed moisture content, as well as the level of inorganic and organic components. The course will include the basic theory of operation and an overview of TGA major applications as well as participation in a hands-on session.
Saturday and Sunday, March 31 – April 1
Ibn Sina Building (building 3), level 3, room 3320
Course Outline:
- Definition and Theory of TGA
- Operation of the Netzsch 209 F TG analyzer
- Modes of Analysis
- Qualitative and Quantitative Interpretation of TGA Data
- Typical TG Effects
- Common Maintenance Practices
- Major Applications
- Challenges and Limitations of TGA
- Hands-On Training
For further details or to register, please visit our website at acl.kaust.edu.sa