Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Find the Right DSC Instrument for Your Thermal Analysis

Characterize melting behavior, glass transitions, crystallization and curing with reliable Differential Scanning Calorimetry solutions from NETZSCH.

Whether you work in R&D, quality control, product development or academia, our DSC portfolio helps you generate the thermal data needed to understand, develop and validate materials.

Talk to a DSC Specialist

Tell us about your material, temperature range and application - our team will help identify a suitable solution.

Contact NETZSCH Sales

What can DSC help you understand?

Understand Thermal Transitions and Material Behavior

Differential Scanning Calorimetry measures heat flow associated with physical and chemical transitions in a material as a function of temperature or time. It is widely used to characterize thermal properties and support material development, process optimization and quality assurance.

Glass Transition (Tg)
 
Evaluate changes in heat capacity to identify and compare glass transition behavior.
Melting and 
Crystallization
Determine melting temperatures, crystallization behavior and enthalpies.
Curing and Reaction Behavior
Analyze curing processes, reaction temperatures and reaction enthalpies.
Oxidative Stability
 
Purity and Material Comparison
Support material identification, comparison and incoming-quality evaluation.
Heat Capacity (Cp)
Determine specific heat capacity for material characterization and engineering data.

Why NETZSCH for DSC?

DSC Solutions Matched to Your Measurement Requirements

A useful DSC setup depends on more than the method itself. Material type, expected transitions, temperature range, sample throughput, atmosphere and required sensitivity all influence the instrument configuration.

NETZSCH supports customers in selecting a DSC solution aligned with their analytical requirements - from routine measurements to demanding research applications.

  • Choose the Right Temperature Range
    Select a system appropriate for your expected thermal events and operating conditions.
  • Fit Your Workflow
    Match the solution to routine quality-control testing, product development or advanced research.
  • Work with Different Materials
    Analyze polymers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metals, ceramics, composites and other material systems.
  • Get Application Support
    Discuss measurement objectives, sample characteristics and suitable test conditions with thermal analysis specialists.

Our Differential Scanning Calorimeters

From Routine DSC Testing to Advanced Thermal Analysis

NETZSCH offers DSC instruments for different performance requirements, sample types and temperature ranges. Our team can help you narrow down the suitable configuration.
 

  • DSC 300 Caliris® Classic

    Qualitätssicherung von Polymeren, Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika und Organika

    • Kompaktes Design für mehr Platz im Labor
    • Temperaturbereich: -170 °C bis 600 °C
    • Automatischer Probenwechsler: Bis zu 20 Proben und Referenzen
  • DSC 300 Caliris® Select

    Qualitätssicherung von Polymeren, Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika und Organika

    • Wählen Sie das passende Modul: Standard, Polymer oder High-Performance
    • Temperaturbereich: -180 °C bis 750 °C
    • Automatischer Probenwechsler: Bis zu 192 + 12 Proben und Referenzen
  • DSC 300 Caliris® Supreme

    Qualitätssicherung von Polymeren, Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika und Organika

    • Drei einfach austauschbare Module: Standard, Polymer und High-Performance
    • Temperaturbereich: -180 °C bis 750 °C
    • UV-Zubehör: Untersuchung von Aushärtungsreaktionen mit dem Photo-Kalorimeter
  • DSC 500 Pegasus®

    Das Hochtemperatur-Differential-Scanning-Kalorimeter

    • Temperaturbereich: von -150 °C bis 2000 °C
    • Integrierte Massenflussregelung (MFC) für drei verschiedene Gase
    • Optional mit Temperaturmodulation (TM-DSC)
  • DSC 204 HP Phoenix®

    Das Hochdruck-Differenzkalorimeter für spezifische Reaktionen

    • Druckbereich von Vakuum bis 15 MPa (150 bar)
    • Temperaturbereich: -150 °C bis 600 °C
    • Messungen in inerten, reduzierenden und oxidierenden Atmosphären

Get a Recommendation for Your DSC Setup

Describe your requirements - our team will help identify the right DSC setup for your application.

Contact NETZSCH Sales

Typical DSC Applications

DSC Applications Across Materials and Industries

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Polymers & Plastics

What is the glass transition temperature? How does crystallinity change?

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Pharmaceuticals

Are there melting events, polymorphic changes or compatibility effects?

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Adhesives, Resins & Coatings

How does a formulation cure? What is the reaction enthalpy?

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Chemicals

What are the thermal transitions and reaction characteristics?

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Metals & Alloys

Which phase transformations occur in the relevant temperature range?

Professional man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, looking confidently at the camera against a neutral background.
Composites

How do composition, processing or aging affect thermal behavior?

Discuss Your DSC Application

Share your testing needs and measurement goals - our team will help identify a suitable DSC solution.

Contact NETZSCH Sales

How the consultation works

Talk to a DSC Specialist

1. Tell Us About Your Requirement
Share your material, application, measurement objective and, if known, your desired temperature range.

2. We Review Your Needs
A NETZSCH representative or application specialist reviews the information with you.

3. Identify a Suitable Next Step
Receive guidance on a suitable DSC solution, configuration, application discussion or product demonstration.

Let’s Discuss Your DSC Requirements

Lead

Need support selecting a DSC instrument or evaluating a specific application? Send us your details and a NETZSCH sales representative will contact you.
 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About DSC

Looking for the Right DSC Instrument?

Discuss your material, measurement objective and laboratory requirements with a NETZSCH specialist.

Contact NETZSCH Sales
AI Overview
An error occurred. Please try again.