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Below is a list of our current video bundles and single videos.
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DSC of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications (5-video bundle, single videos)
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Core Curriculum (3-video bundle, single videos)
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Characterization of Thermosets (4-video bundle, single videos)
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Advanced Thermoset Cure Kinetics (3-video bundle, single videos)
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Thermoplastics (5-video or 2-video bundle, single videos)
DSC of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications
Basic Principles of DSC by Dr. Joseph Menczel
Modulated DSC by Dr. Larry Judovits
Application of DSC to Amorphous and Crystalline Thermoplastics by Dr. Joseph Menczel
Do you know that differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is the most popular thermal analysis method used by scientists? In the first video, the fundamental principles of DSC will be presented to set the stage for the remaining sessions. In this video you will learn: 1) how DSC can provide fast determination of heat capacity, 2) how to measure the various transition temperatures, such as the glass transition temperature (Tg), the melting point (Tm), crystallization temperatures (Tc), and the heat of fusion (delta H), and 3) put it all together to gain an appreciation of the value of DSC in many types of applications.
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Did you know how to use a powerful tool called modulated temperature DSC (MTDSC) to get more out of your DSC run? In a MTDSC run, a temperature modulation is overlaid on a linear heating or cooling temperature profile and reveals “hidden information” not obtained during a standard DSC run. In this video you will learn; 1) the basic MTDSC theory, 2) how to resolve overlapping peaks, and 3) how to use MTDSC to solve real world problems.
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Have you ever had a problem to solve when a thermoplastic polymer become soft and fluid after the temperature was raised beyond a certain value? Amorphous polymers undergo a glass transition and semi-crystalline polymers melt. In this video you will learn 1) the basics of the glass transition temperature, 2) melt- and cold-crystallization of polymers, and 3) melting in semi-crystalline polymers and 4) how to use the basic thermal parameters of thermoplastics to solve practical applications.
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DSC of Thermosets by Dr. Bruce Prime
Small Molecules, Fast Scan DSC, Blocks and Blends by Harvey Bair
Did you ever wonder what happens to thermosets such as epoxy and phenolic during curing? Chemical reactions convert small liquid molecules to a solid network structure of infinite molecular weight giving thermosets their unique properties. In the video you will learn 1) how to measure the degree of cure, 2) establish the glass transition temperature (Tg) and conversion relationship (important to get the right final properties), and 3) understand the role of cure kinetics and how to design and optimize the curing process.
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Did you know that DSC is a valuable technique for evaluating small molecules and polymer blends? In this video you will learn 1) how to use DSC to determine the purity of low MW compounds, 2) how using Fast scan (>100ºC/min) DSC measurements enhances the DSC instrument sensitivity, 3) how to use DSC to investigate miscibility in polymer blends and determine the compositional analysis of an unknown polymer blend structure and 4) how to use DSC to measure physical aging in microphase separated block copolymers.
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Core Curriculum
Introduction to Thermosets by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Introduction to Thermoset Curing Chemistry by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Gelation, Vitrification, and Introduction to Cure Kinetics by Dr. Bruce Prime
Do you know that composites are used in applications as diverse as airplanes and iPads? This video provides the foundation in thermoset technology. In this video you will learn: 1) the differences between thermoplastics and thermosets, 2) typical thermoset polymers and applications, 3) the basic chemistry and physics of thermosets, 4) typical thermosetting polymers properties (Tg, modulus, etc).
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The popular 5 minute epoxy or Crazy Glue® used in many “fix-it” jobs involve curing chemistry and these are thermoset formulations. There are a wide variety of curing chemistries available and this video will provide the basic chemistry of common curing reactions. In this video you will learn; 1) curing basics for some typical thermosets, 2) introduction to thermal and UV curing and 3) how to select the right curing chemistry for your applications.
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Since thermosets start as low viscosity liquids to enable ease in processing and the chemical reactions transform thermosets into solids, do you know the important parameters that can hinder or aid the final properties of cured thermosets? In this video you will learn 1) the basics of gelation (formation of an infinite network), 2) the transition from rubbery to glassy state (vitrification) and 3) the basics of determining the cure kinetics (speed of chemical reaction) for various types of thermosets.
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Characterization of Thermosets
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) of Thermosets by Dr. Bruce Prime
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) of Thermosets by Dr Bruce Prime
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) of Thermosets by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Did you ever wonder what happens to thermosets such as epoxy and phenolic during curing? Chemical reactions convert small liquid molecules to a solid network structure of infinite molecular weight giving thermosets their unique properties. In the video you will learn 1) how to measure the degree of cure, 2) establish the glass transition temperature (Tg) and conversion relationship (important to get the right final properties), and 3) understand the role of cure kinetics and how to design and optimize the curing process.
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Have you ever had to measure outgassing and weight loss during curing? TGA is a usef tool in this situation. Need to measure the CTE of a thermoset part? TMA is the technique most commonly used. In this video you will learn: 1) The basics of thermogravimetric analysis, 2) how to apply to solve practical problems, 3) the basics of thermal mechanical analysis and how to measure the coefficient of thermal expansion for various thermosets.
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Want to know the tempmerature when the modulus of your part starts to dramatically decrease? DMA is a powerful method to probe the thermoset network during a controlled temperature program. In this video you will learn: 1) the basic principles of DMA, 2) how to measure the glass transition temperature, 3) how to determine the glassy and rubbery modulus, and 4) how to apply DMA to analyze practical problems.
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Introduction to Rheology and Rheology of Thermosets by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Have you ever needed to measure the viscosity of an uncured thermoset during processing? Or determine when the flow stops during curing? In this video you will learn: 1) the basics of rheological testing, 2) how to measure the viscosity of uncured thermosets, 3) how to determine the chemorheological flow window during curing, and 4) how to apply rheology to solve practical problems.
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Advanced Thermoset Cure Kinetics
Advanced Cure Kinetics: Part One Basic Cure Kinetics by Dr. Bruce Prime
Advanced Cure Kinetics: Part Two Practical Cure Kinetics by Dr. Bruce Prime
Advanced Cure Kinetics: Part Three Kinetic Measurements Using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) by Dr. Bruce Prime
Do you need to determine how fast your thermoset cures? Change the curing time or temperature to optimize curing but don’t know where to start? Most thermoset cure reactions follow nth order or autocatalytic cure kinetics. In this video you will learn: 1) how to perform isothermal DSC and TGA cure experiments, 2) how to distinguish nth order from autocatalytic reactions, 3) how to analyze DSC and TGA curves to extract cure parameters such as reaction order, pre-exponential factor and activation energy.
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Do you want to measure the kinetics but don’t know much about the curing chemistry? You’ve come to the right video since neither of these methods requires knowledge of the chemical reaction model. Both are isoconversional methods that measure activation energy from time or temperature to fixed conversion. In this video you will learn: 1) how to conduct model-free kinetic analyses on multiple heating rate DSC experiments, 2) how to analyze these curves to measure activation energy and construct activation energy – conversion curves, 3) how to apply time-temperature superposition techniques to obtain master cure curves, and 4) how to determine the entire kinetic equation for a fast-curing polyurethane system and model the curing for an actual mixing and curing process.
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During processing, do you need to know how the viscoelastic properties change as a result of cure chemistry? Kinetic viscoelasticity measures how the viscoelastic parameters change as a result of chemical cure reactions. DMA measures property changes due to reaction, including gelation, elastic modulus (proportional to cross-link density), and Tg (measure of cure through the Tg – conversion relationship). In this video you will learn: 1) how to extract kinetic parameters from isothermal DMA measurements, 2) how to use kinetic viscoelasticity as an aid to interpreting dynamic DMA curves of uncured and partially cured thermosets.
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Thermoplastics
Introduction to Plastics by Dr. Chris DeArmitt
Filled Polymers & Plastics – Foundation by Dr. Chris DeArmitt
Filled Polymers & Plastics – Advanced by Dr. Chris DeArmitt
Whether you are in R&D, product development, marketing or sales, you will benefit from understanding the materials you work with. Learn More…
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Filled polymers are important materials but it can be a confusing area at first. It took me several years, many books and lots of articles before I understood the basics. I suffered through that but you don’t have to. Learn More…
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In this video you will get a quick refresher on the basics such as influence of fillers on properties and then we will delve deeper into the topic. Learn More…
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Impact Modification of Plastics by Dr. Chris DeArmitt
Dispersants & Coupling Agents by Dr. Chris DeArmitt
This video will describe the many different ways to improve the impact resistance of plastics and give you a good introduction to this billion dollar industry. Learn More…
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The key to good composites and nanocomposites especially, lies in getting proper dispersion and in tuning the level of adhesion between the polymer and the filler. Learn More…
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