Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
The DMA measures mechanical properties and viscoelastic behavior of solids and thin films.
Elastomers, thermosets, composites, biopolymers
Equipment
The TA Instruments DMA 850 tests mechanical properties of your materials as a function of time, temperature, and frequency, allowing calculation of Storage Modulus, Loss Modulus, and Tan delta. The gas cooling accessory lets it work in the temperature range of -150ºC to 250ºC.
Sample sizes vary by clamp. See table below for more info on available clamps
| Deformation Modes/Clamp | Sample Sizes |
|---|---|
| Dual/Single Cantilever | 8/4 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 5mm (T) |
| 20/10 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 5 mm (T) | |
| 35/17.5 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 5 mm (T) | |
| 3-Point Bend | 5,10, or 15 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 7 mm (T) |
| 20 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 7 mm (T) | |
| 50 mm (L), Up to 15 mm (W), and 7 mm (T) | |
| Tension Film/Fiber | 5 to 30 mm (L), Up to 8 mm (W), and 2 mm (T) |
| Shear | 10 mm square, Up to 4 mm (T) |
| Compression | 15 and 40 mm diameter, Up to 10 mm (T) |
| Submersion Tension | Fixed at 15 mm (L), Up to 8 mm (W), and 2 mm |
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Manufacturer's Info:
TA Instruments DMA 850
TA Instruments
159 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
Ph: 302-427-4000
https://www.tainstruments.com/products/rheology/dynamic-mechanical-analy...
Resources
Location
MRL room 1051
Contact
Please contact Dr. Rachel Behrens (rachel@mrl.ucsb.edu) to schedule training. Before training starts, please read the MANUAL.