ThermCon Scientific – STA 1500 Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer (TGA + DSC)

General Information

The STA 1500 is ThermCon Scientific’s advanced model that allows simultaneous TG and DSC measurements. With its automatic lifting furnace design, integrated digital flow meter, and intelligent software, STA 1500 provides precise and comprehensive thermal analysis.

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Key Features

Simultaneous TG (Thermogravimetry) and DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) measurement
Auto-lifting furnace for easy sample handling
Built-in digital mass flow controller for gas atmosphere control
Rapid cooling: 1000°C to 50°C in ≤ 15 minutes (external water cooling)
Ultra-precise weighing resolution: 0.01 µg
Wide DSC range: ±1000 mW with 0.0001 mW sensitivity
Spectrum-based intelligent software with automatic scaling
IR device compatibility for advanced analysis

Analytical Capabilities

DSC Applications:

Melting and crystallization behavior
Solid-solid phase transitions
Polymorphism and crystallinity
Glass transition (Tg)
Cross-linking reactions
Oxidative stability
Purity determination
Specific heat capacity
Thermal kinetics

TGA Applications:

Mass loss analysis
Thermal stability
Oxidation/reduction reactions
Decomposition and corrosion behavior
Composition analysis
Reaction kinetics

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Temperature Range	Room temperature – 1250 °C / 1550 °C
Temperature Resolution	0.01°C
Temperature Stability	±0.1°C
Heating/Cooling Rate	0.1–100°C/min (cooling -0.1–-30°C/min)
Weighing Range	0.01 mg – 3 g (expandable to 50 g)
Weighing Resolution	0.1 µg
DSC Range / Sensitivity	±1000 mW / 0.0001 mW
Atmosphere Control	Digital mass flow control (automatic)
Isothermal Time	Programmable (standard ≤ 600 min)
Cooling Time	≤ 15 min (1000°C to 50°C) with water loop
Data Acquisition Frequency	Real-time, 2s, 5s, 10s options

Application Fields

Used across a wide range of industries and materials such as polymers, composites, resins, paints, metals, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals for: