Thermogravimetric analysis

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Description

An analytical technique that measures the variation in the mass of a material as a function of temperature. Thermal gravimetric analysis produces a TG curve. Mass changes can provide an indication of chemical reactions, dehydration and off-gassing of volatile products.

Synonyms and Related Terms

TGA; Themogravimetrie (Deut.); analyse thermogravimétrique (Fr.); thermogravimetry; thermal gravimetric analysis