Price of the test:
$255 per analysis
Acceptable Matrices:
Solids and liquids
Limit of Detection:
Thermal transitions can be measured in the range of –50°C to 700°C.
Sample Size Requirements:
10 grams
Equipment:
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
Reportable Units:
Energy (J/g) and Temperature (°C) at each transition
Turn Around Time:
7-9 Business Days
Is Rush Available?
Yes
Method Reference:
Internally developed method
Method Description:
A sample is heated/cooled at a constant rate measuring energy transitions.
Additional Information:
This thermal analysis technique measures endothermic and exothermic transitions as samples are heated or cooled. Applications to foods include freezing and melting temperatures, gelatinization temperatures in starches and flours, protein denaturation, and fat melting characteristics. Glass transitions in foods and polymers can also be determined.
NOTE: Crystal formation (freezing) relies on nucleation that may not be controlled in this analysis. Super-cooling may occur and cause the measurement of freezing temperatures below the sample’s freezing point.