TMA 402 F1 und F3 Hyperion®

Thermomechanical analyzer – vertical Dilatometer

The heart of the TMA 402 Hyperion® is a highly precise inductive displacement transducer (LVDT).

This technology has stood the test of time; it is also used for dilatometers and allows measurement of even the smallest of length changes, into the nanometer range (digital resolution of 0.125 nm).

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Simultaneous measurement of force and displacement signal

The force operating on the sample is generated electromagnetically in the TMA 402 Hyperion®. This guarantees a quick response time for experiments with a changing load, e.g. tests on creep behaviour. A highly sensitive force sensor (digital resolution < 0.01 mN) continuously measures the force exerted via the push rod and readjusts it automatically. This sets the TMA 402 Hyperion® apart from other instruments, which use only preset values.

Functional principle:

Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) is a technique for determining the dimensional changes in solids, liquids or pasty materials as a function of temperature and/or time under a defined mechanical force (DIN 51005, ASTM E 831, ASTM D696, ASTM D3386, ISO 11359 – Parts 1 to 3). It is closely related to dilatometry, which determines the length change of samples under negligible load (DIN 51045).

TMA 402 F1 and F3 Hyperion® supports with:

  • Linear thermal expansion
  • Coefficient of thermal expansion
  • Phase transition temperatures
  • Sintering temperatures
  • Shrinkage steps
  • Glass transition temperatures
  • Dilatometric softening points
  • Volumetric expansion
  • Density changes
  • Delamination
  • Decomposition temperature
  • Sintering kinetics
  • Creep
  • Relaxation
  • Stress/strain curve

Advantages of the TMA 402 F1 and F3 Hyperion®:

  • Modular Concept with interchangeable furnaces (compatible with other NETZSCH instruments) for easy and cost-effective expansion and retrofitting
  • Gas flows with up to 4 MFCs, controllable via software with programmable atmosphere change for the analysis of e.g. oxidation behaviour without manual valve operation
  • Digitally programmable force or displacement control up to 4 N (only for F1, 3 N for F3 )  with linear or stepwise force alteration and continuous force modulation for determining visco-elastic properties like relaxation, creep and stress/strain
  • Various accessories for an expanded application range, e.g., for measuring powders, liquids, pastes or metals
  • Proteus®-Software (including device license)

For further information, please refer to the technical data sheet or the brochure.