Instrument: Toledo TGA/DSC 3+
Manufacturer: Mettler
General Description: The Mettler Toledo TGA/DSC 3+ combines thermogravimetric analysis with differential scanning calorimetry in a single platform. The instrument features an ultra-microbalance that measures sample weight changes while simultaneously detecting heat flow through an integrated sensor. Temperature control extends from ambient to elevated conditions. The system characterizes thermal stability, decomposition behavior, and compositional analysis of materials under controlled atmospheres using built-in gas flow controllers. A horizontal sample arm design eliminates traditional hangdown wire complications. Automation enables high-throughput sequential measurements. Applications include polymer degradation studies, moisture content determination, filler analysis, and thermal stability assessments across pharmaceuticals, materials science, and quality control.