Fiber & Polymers

For fibers and polymer materials, key evaluation points include melting, crystallization, curing, glass transition, decomposition, expansion, and shrinkage. Thermal analysis helps in understanding thermal behavior, aiding in material selection and process optimization. Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) can assess differences in expansion due to stretching (anisotropy) in films and fibers. When combined with a water vapor generator, TG-DSC/DTA and TMA can analyze the effects of humidity on properties such as glass transition, decomposition, expansion, and shrinkage. Furthermore, sample observation analysis enables the capture of changes in flow properties and color (e.g., yellowing) under temperature variations.