Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
The DMA measures mechanical properties and viscoelastic behavior of solids and thin films.
Elastomers, thermosets, composites, biopolymers
Instrument: 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 |
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 1051
Contact
Please contact Dr. Rachel Behrens (rachel@mrl.ucsb.edu) to schedule training. Before training starts, please read the MANUAL.