Thermogravimetric analysis:

Applications of TGA:

a) Thermal stability of the related materials can be compared at elevated temperatures under the required atmosphere. TGA curve helps to explicate decomposition mechanisms.

b) Materials Characterization: TGA curves can be used to fingerprint materials for identification or quality control.

c) Compositional analysis: By a careful choice of temperature programming and gaseous environment, many complex materials/ mixtures can be analyzed by decomposing or removing their components. For example: filler content in polymers; carbon black in oils; ash and carbon in coals, and the moisture content of many substances.

d) Kinetic studies: A variety of methods can be used to analyze the kinetic features of weight loss or gain through controlling the chemistry or predictive studies.

e) Corrosion studies: TGA provides a means of studying oxidation or some reactions with other reactive gases or vapors.