DSC 300 Caliris^® Select 

• Melting Temperatures and EnthalpiesThe enthalpy of fusion of a substance, also known as latent heat, is a measure of the energy input, typically heat, which is necessary to convert a substance from solid to liquid state. The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which it changes state from solid (crystalline) to liquid (isotropic melt).Melting temperatures and enthalpies (heats of fusion)
• CrystallizationCrystallization is the physical process of hardening during the formation and growth of crystals. During this process, heat of crystallization is released.Crystallization temperatures and enthalpies
• Post Crystallization (Cold Crystallization)The post crystallization of semi-crystalline plastics occurs primarily at elevated temperatures and increased molecular mobility above the glass transition.Post Crystallization
• Glass transition temperatures
• Oxidative-induction time (Oxidative-Induction Time (OIT) and Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT)Oxidative Induction Time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative-Induction Temperature (dynamic OIT) or Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition.OIT) and Oxidative-Induction Time (OIT) and Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT)Oxidative Induction Time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative-Induction Temperature (dynamic OIT) or Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition.oxidative-onset temperature (Oxidative-Induction Time (OIT) and Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT)Oxidative Induction Time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative-Induction Temperature (dynamic OIT) or Oxidative-Onset Temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition.OOT)
• Degree of Crystallinity / Degree of CrystallinityCrystallinity refers to the degree of structural order of a solid. In a crystal, the arrangement of atoms or molecules is consistent and repetitive. Many materials such as glass ceramics and some polymers can be prepared in such a way as to produce a mixture of crystalline and amorphous regions.crystallinity
• Solid-solid transitions
• Decomposition reactionA decomposition reaction is a thermally induced reaction of a chemical compound forming solid and/or gaseous products. Decomposition onset
• PolymorphismPolymorphism is the ability of a solid material to form different crystalline structures (synonyms:  forms, modifications).Polymorphism
• Phase transitions
• Liquid crystal transitions
• Eutectic PurityA eutectic system is a homogeneous mixture of 2 components that melts and solidifies like a pure substance.Eutectic purity
• Purity Determination
• Reaction temperatures and enthalpies
• Curing (Crosslinking Reactions)Literally translated, the term “crosslinking“ means “cross networking”. In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks.Cross-linking reactions (Curing (Crosslinking Reactions)Literally translated, the term “crosslinking“ means “cross networking”. In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks.curing)
• Degree of Curing (Crosslinking Reactions)Literally translated, the term “crosslinking“ means “cross networking”. In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks.curing
• Specific Heat Capacity (cp)Heat capacity is a material-specific physical quantity, determined by the amount of heat supplied to specimen, divided by the resulting temperature increase. The specific heat capacity is related to a unit mass of the specimen.Specific heat capacity Specific Heat Capacity (cp)Heat capacity is a material-specific physical quantity, determined by the amount of heat supplied to specimen, divided by the resulting temperature increase. The specific heat capacity is related to a unit mass of the specimen.cp
• Distribution of crystal molecular weight (qualitative, via peak shape)
• Compatibility
• Kinetic Studies

AutoEvaluation is an intelligent software allowing for the evaluation – self-acting or at the push of a button – of unknown curves. AutoEvaluation analyzes DSC curves by first recognizing any key effects such as Glass Transition TemperatureThe glass transition is one of the most important properties of amorphous and semi-crystalline materials, e.g., inorganic glasses, amorphous metals, polymers, pharmaceuticals and food ingredients, etc., and describes the temperature region where the mechanical properties of the materials change from hard and brittle to more soft, deformable or rubbery.glass transitions or melting peaks, and then properly interpreting side effects such as recrystallization effects in logical steps. For the first time, users have access to expert applications knowledge in the form of an intelligent software algorithm.

Identify is a unique software tool for the identification and classification of measurements via database comparison. In addition to allowing for one-on-one comparisons with individual curves and literature data, it also can check whether a particular curve belongs to a certain class. These classes can consist of curves of the same material type (material identification) or of reference curves for Pass/Fail testing (quality control). 

The NETZSCH libraries provide about 1300 entries related to different application areas such as polymers, organics, pharmaceuticals, inorganics, metals/alloys and ceramics. The also available KIMW* database includes the DSC curves for another 1150 commercially available polymer products. Users can expand Identify as desired, adding unlimited amounts of their own data. In general, all database entries serve as a pool of results and useful measurement conditions. 

* KIMW = Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid, German

SmartMode is designed especially for routine measurements as common in quality control. It allows for quick and easy preparation and start of measurements, for tasks using clearly defined measurement procedures. Wizards (quick-start routines), user-defined or pre-defined measurement methods are helpful assistants.

Using the ExpertMode, the Sky is the Limit. This mode is designed for users preferring to access the full scope of Proteus^® possibilities. It is perfect for advanced measurement tasks and offers infinite potential.

SmartMode and ExpertMode are part of the standard configuration of the Proteus^® software and can always be found next to each other.

When working regularly with Proteus^® analysis, it can be overwhelming to deal with all of the available functionalities. Take advantage of Proteus^®Workspaces to tailor the Proteus^® analysis menu and tool bar icons to your daily routine. Move all your frequently used items to the front, hide options you rarely or never use and save your preferred setup as your personal workspace. This is particularly useful for workstations used by more than one person. Users can easily switch between custom and joint workspaces. 

Database Capability without the Need to Own a Database License

When working with measurement and evaluation data for different materials and from different measurement setups, it is enormously helpful to be able to filter by certain criteria. The Proteus^®Search Engine filters your measurement data in a matter of seconds. It is a powerful data mining tool. After selection, previews of measurement curves or analysis status are displayed automatically. Folders in the file system can be opened simply with one click. Users can create individual searches, for example “MyPolymers”, and switch easily between different existing searches. 

Filters can be set by:

• File and sample name
• Remark, operator, method
• Instrument name
• File and signal type
• Date of measurement
• Measurement conditions
• Evaluated effects (Glass Transition TemperatureThe glass transition is one of the most important properties of amorphous and semi-crystalline materials, e.g., inorganic glasses, amorphous metals, polymers, pharmaceuticals and food ingredients, etc., and describes the temperature region where the mechanical properties of the materials change from hard and brittle to more soft, deformable or rubbery.glass transitions, peaks, onsets, enthalpies)

In the pharmaceutical industry, compliance with regulatory standards is of utmost importance to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of drugs and medical devices. One very important regulatory framework is the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Proteus^® Protect is an option for all DSC Caliris^® 300 instruments and meets the technical requirements of 21 CFR part 11 (electronic records; electronic signatures).