Equipment Model

Shimadzu DSC-60 Plus

Description

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a thermoanalytical technique used to measure the heat flow associated with physical and chemical transitions in a sample.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3152

Institute

Central Analytical Laboratory

Location

CIF Room No: 3154, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Protein Folding and Stability – Analysis of protein denaturation and aggregation.

  • Enzyme Activity and Catalysis – Study of enzyme kinetics and thermal stability.

  • DNA and RNA Melting Behavior – Investigation of nucleic acid thermal properties.

  • Thermal Properties of Drugs – Characterization of drug substances and formulations.

  • Polymer and Biopolymer Characterization – Study of thermal transitions in synthetic and natural polymers.

  • Material Science – Evaluation of thermal behavior of metals, ceramics, and composites.

• Key Features

  • High sensitivity and precision for accurate thermal analysis.

  • Broad temperature range for diverse material testing.

  • Automated operation with user-friendly software.

  • Compact and efficient design for laboratory use.

• Limitations

  • Requires careful sample preparation for accurate results.

  • Limited to thermal analysis; does not provide chemical composition details.

  • Sensitive to environmental conditions such as humidity and contamination.