Department of Materials Science and Engineering

       The Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) system consists of two separate furnaces. The system is divided into two control loops: the average temperature loop and the differential temperature loop. The average temperature loop ensures that the sample and reference sides are heated at the programmed rate. The differential temperature loop maintains identical temperatures between the reference and sample pans. This process ensures that the sample is always kept at the same temperature as the reference regardless of any temperature changes that occur within the sample.