TA Instruments TGA 550 Thermogravimetric Analyzer

The TA Instruments TGA 550 Thermogravimetric Analyzer is a benchtop thermal analysis system for measuring mass change as materials are heated or held under controlled atmospheres. Scientists choose this analyzer for polymer characterization, thermal stability screening, moisture and volatile content analysis, decomposition profiling, and quality control workflows requiring precise gravimetric thermal data.

Key Features & Benefits

• Benchtop thermogravimetric analyzer for material characterization and routine thermal analysis workflows.
• Designed to monitor weight loss or gain during programmed heating, cooling, or isothermal methods.
• Suitable for evaluating polymers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, composites, coatings, and other solid-state materials.
• Supports inert and oxidative atmosphere workflows when connected to appropriate laboratory gas supplies.
• Compatible with TA Instruments TRIOS software for method control, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Useful for surplus lab equipment buyers seeking a dedicated TGA system for research, QA/QC, or materials testing labs.

Specifications

• Measurement type: Thermogravimetric analysis
• Detection method: Continuous gravimetric measurement during controlled thermal programming
• Compatible sample types: Solids, powders, films, fibers, and formulated materials suitable for TGA sample pans
• Atmosphere capability: Inert and oxidative purge workflows with appropriate gas connections
• Software compatibility: TA Instruments TRIOS software
• Dimensions (Analyzer): 22″ W x 22″ D x 24″ H
• Weight (analyzer): 76 lbs.
• Dimensions (Heat Exchanger): 7.2″ W X 19.2″ D x 9.6″ H
• Weight (Heat Exchanger): 9.6 lbs.