Differential Scanning Calorimeter Cannon

Differential Scanning Calorimeter Cannon

Product Description

The Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) from Cannon, featuring the advanced NEXTA® DSC series by Hitachi, is engineered for high-performance thermal analysis. This system delivers superior sensitivity, baseline stability, and versatile functionality, making it ideal for research and quality control in various industries. With a broad temperature range and multiple cooling options, the NEXTA DSC supports temperature-modulated DSC, enabling precise separation of complex thermal transitions and accurate determination of specific heat capacity.

Designed with Hitachi’s RealView® technology, this DSC includes an integrated high-resolution camera that allows real-time sample observation throughout the analysis. The device is equipped with an innovative heat-flow sensor, efficient purge gas control, and an automated sample handling system for streamlined operation. Whether used in polymer analysis, inorganic material research, or pharmaceutical testing, the NEXTA DSC series ensures accurate, repeatable results and intuitive usability.

Features

• High sensitivity with low RMS noise for precise detection of thermal events

• RealView® sample observation unit with 2MP camera for visual analysis from -50 °C upwards

• Advanced sensor design ensures excellent baseline stability and calorimetric precision

• Supports temperature-modulated DSC for separating overlapping transitions

• Compatible with multiple purge gases for flexible sample environments

• Automated sample handling for up to 50 samples

• Multiple cooling system options to accommodate various testing conditions

• Durable and high-quality construction by Hitachi, integrated with Cannon systems

Applications

• Analysis of polymers, including melting, crystallization, and glass transition behavior

• Thermal stability testing of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals

• Specific heat capacity determination for academic and industrial research

• Quality control of plastics, adhesives, and composite materials

• Research into phase transitions and thermal degradation in various substances

Specifications

• Temperature range: -150 °C to 725 °C

• Measurement principle: Heat flux

• DSC dynamic range: ±100 mW (DSC600), ±200 mW (DSC200)

• Sensitivity/RMS noise: 0.1 μW/0.05 μW (DSC600), 0.2 μW/0.1 μW (DSC200)

• Calorimetric precision: ±0.05%

• Baseline repeatability: ±5 μW

• Heating/cooling rate: 0.01 °C to 100 °C/min

• Purge gas: Air or inert gas, mass flow-controlled (2 lines)

• Sample handler: Robotic autosampler for up to 50 samples

• Cooling options:

  • Electrical: –80 °C to 500 °C

  • LN2 gas: –150 °C to 725 °C

  • Air: Ambient to 725 °C

The Differential Scanning Calorimeter Cannon is the ideal solution for precise, reliable thermal analysis across an expansive range of materials and temperatures.