Quantitative analysis of some bile acids by differential scanning calorimetry combined with TLC

An analytical method useful for the quantitative determination of some bile acids is proposed. The analysis is carried out in two steps. The first is based on the thin layer chromatographic (TLC) separation of the bile acids on alumina plates. The second is based on the application of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), which permits the characterization and determination of the amount of compound contained in each spot. The DSC signal is proportional to the amount of sample present in the spot layer, while the various peaks and peak temperatures are used to identify the separated compound.     

A new differential scanning calorimetry based approach for the characterization of peracid resin

Differential scanning calorimetry was used to trace the heat of decomposition of the peracid groups (ΔH_d) in the oxidized EVA-g-AA resin. From the correlation between ΔH_d and the oxidation capacity measured by iodometry, it was found that 35 ± 5 cal of energy evolved per miliequivalent of peracid group decomposed. The ΔH_d values are also useful in finding the optimum condition for oxidation of acid groups and can be used to investigate the distribution of active peracid groups across the matrix. The stability and the activation energy of decomposition of grafted type peracid resin were also studied, where the activation energy of decomposition was calculated to be 13.4 kcal/mol.     

Thermal analysis of the system KCL-LiCI by differential scanning calorimetry

Thermal analysis of the binary system KCl-LiCl in the composition range 0.368–0.812 mol fraction of LiCl was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). On the basis of the DSC curves, the experimental data for the phase-diagram, the latent heat of fusion, and the average specific heat in the liquid and solid states are presented as a function of the composition of the mixture. The experimental results compared with literature data. The following empirical correlation between the heat of fusion (H) and of compositions of the mixture in mol fraction of LiCl (x) was obtained: ·GH=26.95–50.20x+43.06x² with a minimum value of 11.8 kJ(g mol)^–1 at the eutectic point of 0.587 mol fraction of LiCl at 354.4°C. These results are required as basic data to develop thermal energy storage materials, based on the phase change of a molten mixture of KCl-LiCI.     

Some applications of differential scanning calorimetry for the analysis of polymers

Applications of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) have continued to grow in many diverse areas. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss some of the newer applications of DSC for the analysis of polymers. Applications include: heat-sealing characteristics of polyethylene, determination of additives, the cross-linking of polyethylene by peroxides and the analysis of impact polystyrene.     

Melting behavior of isotactic polystyrene revealed by differential scanning calorimetry and transmission electron microscopy

The triple melting behavior and lamellar morphologies of isotactic polystyrene isothermally crystallized from the glassy state have been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), temperature-modulated DSC and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The combination of thermal analysis measurements and morphological observations indicates that: (1) The lowest endothermic peak, the so-called “annealing peak” (T_a), is not associated with the melting of the subsidiary crystals formed by secondary crystallization as often suggested in the literature, but probably with a constrained interphase between the amorphous and crystalline regions; (2) Within spherulites two lamellar populations with different degrees of perfection (or thermal stability) are confirmed by direct TEM observations following partial melting experiments, which are responsible for the so-called double melting peaks (T_m,1 and T_m,2) at higher temperatures observed in DSC curves; (3) The highest endothermic peak (T_m,2) is partially originated from the melting of the recrystallized lamellae formed during heating process in DSC.     

Thermal optical analysis and differential scanning calorimetry of chemically crosslinked polyethylene

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal optical analysis (TOA) were applied as part of a series of characterization methods to solid chemically crosslinked polyethylene insulation. The DSC was used to study the melting and recrystallization. The ΔH of fusion has a lower value than expected. The TOA shows premelting behavior and is more sensitive to crystalline charges, on cooling, than DSC.     

A study of propellant decomposition by differential scanning calorimetry

The decomposition of 12 commercial nitrocellulose propellants was studied by differential scanning calorimetry. In general, heats of decomposition were found to be about 400–475 cal g^? for all the propellants when the reaction produced 12–16% residue. Some samples decompose in a much different way, producing only about 3–4% residue and liberating only 200–250 cal g^?1. Both decomposition patterns were observed for samples of the same propellant run in the same way. In almost all cases, different manufacturing lots of the same propellant do not appear to show a significant difference in heat content. It appears that neither reprecipitation nor prolonged drying materially affects the heat of decomposition of the propellants.     

Design and development in self-reference differential scanning calorimetry

An intermediate range (50–1000°C) self-referencing differential scanning calorimeter (SR-DSC) has been built and its performance evaluated. The SR-DSC measures heat flow across a heat flow metal plate, and any changes to the heat flow caused by a thermal transition occurring in a centrally placed sample is monitored by a temperature difference across the plate. The criteria for high sensitivity are that the circular plate should be as thin as possible and have a low thermal conductivity. The best sensitivity conducive with robust behaviour was achieved with an inconel thermal plate of uniform thickness, 75 m, this gave reproducible results, and the enthalpy of the thermal transition was proportional to sample mass. Calorimeter sensitivity decreased with increasing temperature and a sloped baseline was observed. Both of these effects can be corrected mathematically. An example of the use of the SR-DSC in polymer characterisation was limited to a study of the physical ageing of PET.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.Paper was read at the TAC2001 Conference in Liverpool.     

Fluorimetry and differential scanning calorimetry analysis of ionomers with low Eu3+ contents

Fluorimetry and differential scanning calorimetry have been used to characterize ionomers that were synthesized by copolymerization of methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and europium methacrylate (EMA). Under excitation of UV light at 375 nm no self-quenching was found in fluorescence of EMA-containing ionomers at 615 nm within the Eu³⁺ concentration range of 1.6 × 10⁻² to 11.49 × 10⁻² mol %, which means that the distance between two Eu³⁺ ions is larger than 50 Å. In the same concentration range self-quenching took place in europium octanoate (EOA)-containing ionomers in which EOA was doped as an additive. Only one T_g was found for both kinds of polymers within the concentration range of Eu³⁺ ions. For all ion contents studied, T_g values were essentially independent of ion content and values were slightly higher for the EMA containing ionomers. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Precise determination of melting and boiling points by differential thermal analysis and differential scanning calorimetry

The theory, operation and instrumentation of differential thermal analysis (DTA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) are sufficiently well developed to determine melting and boiling points with a high degree of certainty and reproducibility. However, certain precautions must be taken if data of maximum value are to be obtained. Sampling techniques, encapsulation, instrumental parameters and theoretical considerations will be treated in detail.In addition to the very small amount of material required for a melting or boiling point determination, DTA and DSC have other advantages. If certain precautions are observed it is possible to use several equations from classical thermodynamics to obtain absolute purity. A complete Cox Chart of a pure liquid can be obtained and the heat of vaporization determined in a few hours. Complex solid phase diagrams are easily studied. The success or failure of fractionation techniques can be predicted from single thermograms if several phase transitions are present.     

Problems of non-linear theory in differential scanning calorimetry

The problems of DSC non-linear theory, connected with the dependence of the thermophysical parameters upon the temperature, are discussed. The changes in thle form of the thermal energy curve recorded by the device as results of the thermaconductivity jump and heat capacity shift taken into account in the course of transformation are shown. A correct non-linear DSC model is formulated. The mather matical apparatus and some simplifying notions for calculation with the non-lineamodel are suggested. The interpretation of a calorimetric curve of an adiabatic scan. ning microcalorimeter over a pretransition range of temperatures is given as an example

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Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag erörtert das Problem der nicht-linearen DSC-Theorie im Zusammenhang mit der Abhängigkeit der thermophysikalischen Parameter von der Temperatur. Die Änderungen der durch das Gerät registrierten Form der Wärme-Kraft-Kurve rühren, wie gezeigt wird, von einer jähen Änderung der Wärmeleitfähigkeit her und Änderungen der Wärmekapazität spielen im Laufe des Prozesses ebenfalls mit. Ein korrektes nicht-lineares DSC-Modell wird formuliert. Der mathematische Apparat und einige vereinfachende Begriffe zur Errechnung des nicht-linearen Modells werden vorgeschlagen. Als Beispiel wird die Interpretation einer kalorimetrischen Kurve eines adiabatischen Scanning-Mikrokalorimeters gegeben, das den Vor-Übergangs-Bereich von Temperaturen erfaßt.

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Résumé L'article discute les problèmes concernant la théorie de l'analyse calorimétrique différentielle (DSC) non linéaire, en rapport avec le fait que les paramètres thermophysiques dépendent de la température. On montre que les variations de forme de la courbe enregistrée par l'instrument résultent d'un saut de conductibilité thermique et d'un changement de chaleur spécifique lors de la transformation. On donne un modèle correct de DSC non linéaire. On propose un traitement mathématique et quelques notions simplificatrices pour le calcul du modèle non linéaire. On donne comme exemple l'interprétation d'une courbe; calorimétrique fournie par un analyseur microcalorimétrique adiabatique, dans le domaine de température précédant la transition.

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Critical thermodynamic analysis of differential scanning calorimetry for studying chemical kinetics

A critical thermodynamic analysis of differential thermal calorimetry is reported herein to gain further insight into the phenomena leading to the reported differences between kinetic parameters extracted from isothermal DSC methods and those from dynamic DSC methods. The sources have been identified for the variations observed in the total heat of reaction as a function of the heating rate in dynamic DSC experiments. The analysis clearly indicates that these variations are, in fact, to be anticipated. The relationships necessary for extracting kinetic data from both isothermal and dynamic experiments are derived rigorously by resorting to classical thermodynamics. This work was supported by the Cooperative State Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 92-37500-7911.     

The limit of detection in differential scanning calorimetry

A procedure is described to determine the limit of detection of DSC instruments by using tiny signals from spontaneous polymorphic transitions of CsCl, K₂Cr₂O₇ and Na₂SO₄. It is shown how such signals can be found well-resolved in DSC diagrams of powder samples. To distinguish them from the baseline noise they should exhibit a height at least twice that of the baseline width. For the instrument employed the corresponding smallest amount of heat, i.e., the limit of detection, was found to be 0.1 mJ.The authors thank Mr. H. Maltry for technical help and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft for support.     

Origins of endothermic peaks in differential scanning calorimetry

The origins of multiple peaks observed by differential scanning calorimetry have been examined in detail for a linear polyethylene fraction crystallized from dilute solution and for bulk-crystallized copolymers of ethylene. At least two major bases are demonstrated. One is melting–recrystallization; the other a consequence of the distribution of crystallite sizes. The melting–recrystallization process, however, often only yields one endothermic peak. This peak is therefore not characteristic of the original crystallites present. In these situations complementary methods need to be used to determine the melting temperature. We have complemented the calorimetric studies with measurement of the crystallite size distribution as determined from the Raman low frequency acoustical mode spectra. A major increase occurs cooperatively in the crystallite size distribution during the initial melting. Most importantly, we have also been able to make a direct comparison between the interfacial free energies of thin crystallites formed from dilute solution and from bulk-crystallized linear polyethylene.     

Thermal characterization of polyethylene glycols applied in the pharmaceutical technology using differential scanning calorimetry and hot stage microscopy

In the present study, the effect of the molecular weight and thermal treatments on commercial polyethylene glycols (PEG) samples used in the pharmaceutical processing technology, has been analyzed using DSC and HSM. The molecular weight of these polymers range from 1500 to 200000. Thermal investigations on the melting behavior of original PEG samples (as received from the manufacturer) showed only one single melting DSC endotherm effect before 373 K. This fact was associated to the presence of only one type of polymeric chain. Using standard conditions, PEG samples were solidified from the melt at 373 K, either by flash cooling (using liquid nitrogen and an ice bath) and by slow cooling, soaked and by slow cooling at room temperature. They were further studied by DSC. It was found that after cooling, PEG with molecular weight 1500 and 15000 showed DSC thermograms with a single endothermic peak. However, thermograms for PEG 4000 and 6000 produced a splitted melting endotherm. This fact was attributed to the presence of two types of chains, that are the folded and extended chains.Ageing time influences also the shape of the DSC endothermal effects. It was concluded that the endotherms obtained after heating these PEG indicate that the thermal history determine the structure (extended or folded chain type forms) and the degree of crystallinity, as evidenced by changes in heat of fusion values, melting points and structures after crystallization. The relationships between melting enthalpies and melting points, as deduced from DSC diagrams, with molecular weight of the polymers are also presented.     

Modulated differential scanning calorimetry in the glass transition region

Temperature-modulated calorimetry (TMC) allows the experimental evaluation of the kinetic parameters of the glass transition from quasi-isothermal experiments. In this paper, model calculations based on experimental data are presented for the total and reversing apparent heat capacities on heating and cooling through the glass transition region as a function of heating rate and modulation frequency for the modulated differential scanning calorimeter (MDSC). Amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is used as the example polymer and a simple first-order kinetics is fitted to the data. The total heat flow carries the hysteresis information (enthalpy relaxation, thermal history) and indications of changes in modulation frequency due to the glass transition. The reversing heat flow permits the assessment of the first and higher harmonics of the apparent heat capacities. The computations are carried out by numerical integrations with up to 5000 steps. Comparisons of the calculations with experiments are possible. As one moves further from equilibrium, i.e. the liquid state, cooperative kinetics must be used to match model and experiment.On leave from Toray Industries, Inc., Otsu, Shiga 520, Japan.This work was supported by the Division of Materials Research, National Science Foundation, Polymers Program, Grant # DMR 90-00520 and the Division of Materials Sciences, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U. S. Department of Energy at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, managed by Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corp. for the U. S. Department of Energy, under contract number DE-AC05-96OR22464. Support for instrumentation came from TA Instruments, Inc. Research support was also given by ICI Paints, and Toray Industries, Inc.     

Modulated differential scanning calorimetry in the glass transition region

Temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (TMDSC) is based on heat flow and represents a linear system for the measurement of heat capacity. As long as the measurements are carried out close to steady state and only a negligible temperature gradient exists within the sample, quantitative data can be gathered as a function of modulation frequency. Applied to the glass transition, such measurements permit the determination the kinetic parameters of the material. Based on either the hole theory of liquids or irreversible thermodynamics, the necessary equations are derived to describe the apparent heat capacity as a function of frequency.Presented in part at the 24th Conference of the Northamerican Thermal Analysis Society, San Francisco, CA, September 10–13, 1995.     

A new approach for the estimation of the melting enthalpy of metastable crystalline compounds using differential scanning calorimetry

This article focuses on the development of an innovative method, based on thermodynamic considerations and with the use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), for the estimation of the melting enthalpy of crystalline compounds which are metastable near their melting temperature. The curves obtained, at various heating rates, are analysed in two steps. In the first step, the area of a zone generated by the melting endothermic peak is calculated following a specific method. In the second step, the melting enthalpy is extracted from this area through an enthalpy balance. This method is applied to both identified crystallographic forms, named form I and form II, respectively, of Etiracetam (UCB Pharma). The results show that the melting enthalpy of the stable form II compare well with the ones obtained using conventional methods. The curves of the metastable form I present thermal instabilities (partial solid–solid polymorphic transition and beta-recrystallization) near the form I melting peak leading to difficulties for a direct determination of the melting enthalpy by conventional methods. The proposed method is therefore very useful for the estimation of the form I melting enthalpy.     

Detection of butter adulteration with water using differential scanning calorimetry

The study evaluated the applicability of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for the detection of water content in butter. High correlation coefficients were found between the water content and the enthalpies of the ice melting/water crystallization. The correlation equations were adopted to calculate the water content for seven tested kinds of butter, and the results were compared with the values, obtained by using the reference method. The difference between the water content determined by the reference method and by DSC ranged between 0.2 and 2.6% for the measured enthalpy of ice melting, and between 1 and 5.6% for the enthalpy of water crystallization. In relation to the data obtained, it can be concluded that the parameter of ice melting enthalpy can be used in the identification of adulterations or confirmation of butter authenticity.