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Influence of Experimental Variables on DSC Curves

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Abstract

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is widely regarded as an important analytical tool in pharmaceutical research. It is well-known, however, that experimental factors can influence the results considerably. These factors relate to:

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    The adjustment of the apparatus, such as heating rate and calorimetric sensitivity.

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    The sample’s mass, packing and porosity, particle size (distributions), pretreatment and dilution.

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    The reference material’s mass, nature and pretreatment.

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    The atmosphere: thermal conductivity, oxidising or inert nature, static or flowing conditions.

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van Dooren, A.A. (1980). Influence of Experimental Variables on DSC Curves. In: Wiedemann, H.G. (eds) Thermal Analysis. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-6719-1_13

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