Vestolen A 6017, Stamylan HD 7771, NCPE 2233, Finathene 58070, Lupolen 4261
Measuring Cell: DSC20
Pan: Aluminum standard 40µl, pierced lid
Sample preparation: Disk cut from pellet
DSC measurement: Heating from 30 to 200ºC at 10 K/min
Atmosphere: Nitrogen 50 cm3/min
The DSC melting peaks of PE-HD of different quality show characteristic differences. To eliminate effects due to individual thermal history, the samples should have been pre-melted and recrystallized at 10 K/min. In addition, the sample masses should be more uniform, e.g. 5±2 mg. The peak width in particular depends on the sample mass (increasing mass → increasing melting time→ broader peak).
Decomposition of PE-HD from Different Manufacturers | Thermal Analysis Application No. HB204 | Application published in METTLER TOLEDO TA Application Handbook Thermoplastics