Definitions, nomenclature, terms and literature: thermal analysis and calorimetry - definitions, classifications and nomenclature; characterization of measuring instruments; characterization of measuring instruments; characterization of measured curves and values; characterization, interpretation and representation of results; literature in thermal analysis and calorimetry. Part 2 Thermodynamic background to thermal analysis and calorimetry: thermodynamic systems and the concept of temperature; the first law of thermodynamics; the second and third laws of thermodynamics; the Helmholtz energy and the Gibbs energy; equilibrium conditions; open systems; systems consisting of a pure substance; mixtures and phase diagrams; chemical reactions. Part 3 Kinetic background to thermal analysis and calorimetry: kinetic models for solid-state reactions; the most important rate equations used in kinetic analyses of solid state reactions; kinetic analysis of isothermal experiments; the influence of temperature on reaction rate; kinetic analysis of non-isothermal experiments; kinetic apsects of non-scanning calorimetry; publication of kinetic results. Part 4 Thermogravimetry and thermomagnetometry: measurement of mass; design and control of the thermobalance; data collection and presentation; calibration. Part 5 Differential thermal analysis and differential scanning calorimetry: introduction and historical background; definitions and distinctions; theory of DTA and DSC; instrumentation; modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry (MTDSC); operations and sampling; general interpretation and conclusion. Part 6 Thermomechanical methods: static methods; dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA). Part 7 Dielectric techniques: dielectric response; temperature dependence; effect of moisture content; instrumentation; nomenclature. Part 8 Controlled rate thermal analysis and related techniques: historical development; different properties and modes used for SCTA; nomenclature; the advantages of SCTA; kinetic aspects; prospects for the future. Part 9 Less-common techniques: emanation thermal analysis (ETA); thermosonimetry; thermoacoustimetry. Part 10 Thermomicroscopy: general equipment and accessories; experimental methods; examples of applications. (Part contents)
