Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a thermal analysis technique used to measure how a material's heat capacity changes with temperature. In a DSC test, a sample and a reference material are heated or cooled at the same time, and the instrument detects differences in heat flow between them. This data helps scientists understand material properties, such as melting points, crystallization, and phase transitions. It's widely used in areas like materials science, pharmaceuticals, and food technology to characterize substances and assess their stability under different temperatures.