Thermal analysis for improved quality

From the brick plant to the advanced ceramic manufacturer, classical thermal analysis equipment such as DTA, TGA, and dilatometers is invaluable for R and D and quality control. An overview of these instruments and some examples of how they are used to improve product quality are discussed. These time-tested instruments have been providing quick, accurate, data with minimum cost investment for the ceramic segment for decades. For example, the first differential dilatometer was developed in 1963 to control expansion mismatch between ceramic components being considered for gas turbine heat exchangers.