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Materials Sciences Innovation
New High-Performance Thermal Analysis, Rheology and Microcalorimetry
Tools Help Accelerate the Pace of Materials Research

aters Corporation has in- characterization of solid samples in
Wtroduced new products that dynamic tension, bending, or com-
bring greater productivity and effi- pression mode. Researchers can get
ciency to materials science research. both dynamic mechanical and rheo-
The new Discovery™ X3 Differential logical measurements from a single
Scanning Calorimeter, Discovery instrument and thereby obtain more
Hybrid Rheometers and TAM IV information more efficiently.
Micro XL isothermal microcalo-
rimeter support the development of TAM IV Micro XL Microcal-
next-generation, high performance orimeter for Next-Genera-
materials and products. tion Battery Development
“These new products emphasize Light, compact batteries power much
our commitment to materials scienc- | The Discovery X3 Differential Scanning of today’s world and they hold the key
es,” said Jonathan Pratt, Senior Vice Calorimeter (DSC) generates three times the to the transition away from fossil fuel
President of Waters Corporation amount of experimental data as a standard DSC dependence. Cost and performance
and President, TA Instruments. “For and is the most versatile, highest-throughput improvements in battery technology
scientists exploring the relationship DSC available to scientists. (Photo: Business Wire) continue to drive the need for better,
between the structure and property
of materials, these technologies en- “FOR SCIENTISTS EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP
able efficiencies in both streamlining BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTY OF
laboratory operations and accelerat- MATERIALS, THESE TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE
ing new product innovation.”
EFFICIENCIES IN BOTH STREAMLINING
Three Times Greater LABORATORY OPERATIONS AND ACCELERATING
Throughput NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION.”
Uniquely engineered to eliminate Jonathan Pratt, Senior Vice President of Waters Corporation
multiple testing steps, the new Dis- and President, TA Instruments
covery X3 Differential Scanning Cal-
orimeter (DSC) generates three times rheometers are five times more sensi- more sensitive measurements.
the amount of experimental data as a tive than previous versions and offer The new TAM IV Micro XL is
standard DSC, effectively consolidat- class-leading versatility in a platform a powerful isothermal microcalorim-
ing three instruments into one. The that makes it easier for users of all eter (IMC) specifically designed to
data quality and sensitivity of the in- experience levels to obtain accurate give researchers a better understand-
strument allows researchers to com- rheological data. Scientists are now ing of battery discharging and charg-
pare various formulations or compet- empowered to measure weak inter- ing dynamics, including the precise
itive materials side-by-side under the molecular structures, lower viscosi- mechanisms of “parasitic reactions”
exact same test conditions. It is the ties, and obtain results on smaller that shorten battery life.
most versatile, highest-throughput volumes of low viscosity or weakly It is the only sub-microwatt calo-
DSC available to scientists. structured fluids than previously rimeter capable of addressing a wide
possible - a critical consideration range of battery types for use in med-
Enhanced Measurement when working with scarce or novel ical devices, consumer electronics,
Sensitivity materials. The unique dynamic me- automobiles and aircraft/spacecraft.
This new trio of high-performance chanical analysis feature enables the Researchers will now be able to access
critical information for an array of
applications, and develop safer, more The Economic Times POLYMERS | April-May 2020
THE NEW DISCOVERY™ X3 DIFFERENTIAL powerful and longer-lasting batteries.
SCANNING CALORIMETER, DISCOVERY
HYBRID RHEOMETERS AND TAM IV MICRO XL For more information, contact Dayamani
ISOTHERMAL MICROCALORIMETER SUPPORT THE Santosh, Sr Admin Officer, Customer
DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT-GENERATION, HIGH Experience Marketing, Email: day-
PERFORMANCE MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS. amani_santosh@waters.com or visit www.
waters.com

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