TGA-Sorption System
Measurements with controlled humidity
The TGA-Sorption System is designed to analyze materials under defined conditions of temperature and relative humidity (RH).
- Unique flexibility – a highly sensitive thermobalance combined with full sorption analysis capability
- Defined environment – the effect of moisture and temperature on material properties can be easily investigated
- Pre-conditioning versatility – methods allow the use of elevated preconditioning temperatures (up to 150 °C)

The design concept combines the performance and versatility of the large furnace TGA 1,TGA 2, TGA/DSC 1, TGA/DSC 2, TGA/DSC 3+ or TGA/SDTA85xe thermobalance with a unique interface approach that allows a humidity generator to be connected via a transfer line within a few minutes.
Measurements at controlled relative humidity provide information that is crucial for understanding the effects that moisture content can have on the properties of a wide range of materials:
- Processing – spray-dried powder that becomes moist can potentially block production equipment
- Product shelf life – can be shortened by moisture uptake due to inadequate packaging
- Structural properties – moisture content can reduce bioavailability and influence the therapeutic effect
Dokumentation
Tillbehör
Application Examples
![]() | | Dynamic sorption curve The TGA curve shows the uptake and release of moisture by a sample of amiloride hydrochloride dihydrate as a function of relative humidity (RH). The stages of the analysis include:
At a RH of about 50%, the substance has regained its original water of crystallization. Further increase of RH results in the uptake of free surface water. This is liberated when the RH is reduced. |