Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is an analytical technique used to measure the thermal properties of a material as it undergoes a change in temperature. The technique is based on the principle that when a material undergoes a thermal transition, such as melting, freezing, or boiling, it will absorb or release heat. The amount of heat absorbed or released can be measured using a DSC instrument.
DSC is a versatile technique that can be used to characterize a wide range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals. It can be used to determine a material’s thermal properties, such as its melting point, crystallization temperature, and heat capacity. DSC can also be used to study other more subtle thermal transitions that may not be readily apparent from other thermal analysis methods.
The following are the official methods of moisture content determination using DSC: