Vocabulary Term Details

Thermogravimetric analysis

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermogravimetric_analysis)

Thermogravimetric analysis or thermal gravimetric analysis is a type of testing performed on samples that determines changes in weight in relation to a temperature program in a controlled atmosphere. Such analysis relies on a high degree of precision in three measurements: weight, temperature, and temperature change. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

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Thermal analysis
N/AGravimetry

This term is used for the following terms: 
TGA
Thermal gravimetric analysis

Approved Date
13-Dec-2012

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