At BOC Sciences, we provide a full suite of TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) testing services designed to deliver precise insights into material thermal behavior. Our platform supports a wide variety of sample types, including polymers, composites, powders, films, pharmaceuticals, food products, and inorganic materials. We offer multiple TGA modes such as isothermal, quasi-static, dynamic, and isobaric testing to evaluate decomposition behavior, thermal stability, moisture/volatile content, oxidative performance, and kinetic properties. With our advanced instrumentation, expert team, and tailored experimental strategies, clients consistently gain high-quality, reliable data that supports research, product development, and materials optimization.
Thermogravimetric analysis is a technique that measures the change in mass of a material as a function of temperature or time under controlled atmospheric conditions. By monitoring weight loss, gain, or stability, TGA provides detailed information about decomposition, moisture content, oxidation, and thermal stability. It allows scientists to characterize polymers, composites, pharmaceuticals, and inorganic materials, assess their behavior under thermal stress, and study adsorption, desorption, or oxidative reactions. TGA is an essential tool for understanding material performance, guiding formulation optimization, and supporting research and development projects across multiple industries.
This service focuses on verifying instrument accuracy, repeatability, and detection sensitivity for mass and temperature signals. No material interpretation is performed. It ensures reliable TGA data for quality control, laboratory benchmarking, and experimental consistency.
Performed under controlled heating, the decomposition temperature is determined at the point of significant mass loss. This test provides critical information on material thermal behavior, supporting thermal performance evaluation and material selection for demanding applications.
Mass loss at controlled temperatures is measured, suitable for plastics, pharmaceuticals, food products, and soil samples. Accurate assessment of moisture and volatiles supports quality control, formulation optimization, and material characterization.
Samples are heated to high temperature until constant weight is achieved, with residual mass recorded as ash content. This service enables precise quantification of inorganic components and filler content, aiding compositional analysis and process monitoring.
Samples are heated under inert conditions before exposure to an oxidative environment, recording the onset of weight change. This test evaluates the oxidative stability of materials, helping predict lifespan and optimize stabilization strategies.
Using multiple heating rates or isothermal step methods, activation energy and kinetic parameters are calculated to predict material behavior under thermal stress. This service provides in-depth insight into material decomposition dynamics, enabling assessment of long-term stability and reliability.
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Our TGA testing platform is equipped with advanced instruments capable of handling powders, films, polymers, composites, and other solid or semi-solid materials. The system supports various thermal analysis modes to ensure precise evaluation of decomposition, thermal stability, moisture/volatile content, and oxidative behavior. The following table summarizes the main TGA modes we offer, highlighting their key features and typical application scenarios.
| TGA Mode | Key Features | Application Scenarios |
| Isothermal (Static) TGA | Mass change recorded over time at constant temperature | Decomposition studies, thermal endurance testing, volatile/adsorption equilibrium analysis |
| Quasi-Static TGA | Stepwise heating with isothermal intervals, high-resolution mass-temperature data | Kinetics analysis, segmented decomposition behavior studies |
| Dynamic TGA | Continuous linear heating with real-time mass recording | Rapid thermal stability assessment, decomposition temperature and composition analysis |
| Isobaric / Isobaric-Isothermal TGA | Mass measurement under fixed pressure, isothermal or isobaric | Gas atmosphere effects on decomposition/oxidation, oxidative/reductive experiments |
Our experts discuss your sample type and testing goals, designing a tailored TGA testing plan to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Upon arrival, samples are verified, assessed, and assigned unique identifiers, guaranteeing traceability and proper preparation for testing.
Laboratory specialists conduct TGA analysis using advanced instruments and standardized procedures, ensuring reliable, reproducible thermal characterization results.
Raw data undergoes thorough review and validation, ensuring analytical accuracy, consistency, and trustworthy results for each sample tested.
A comprehensive, clearly structured TGA report is provided, including data, analysis, and key graphical representations for client understanding.
After report delivery, experts offer guidance and technical support, assisting clients in interpreting results and optimizing sample applications.
BOC Sciences' TGA testing services provide accurate evaluation of thermal stability, decomposition behavior, moisture content, and oxidative performance for a wide range of materials.
Our TGA testing services typically offer clients the following result reports:
We utilize high-precision TGA instruments covering 25°C to 1000°C, capable of microgram sample analysis for accurate thermal stability characterization.
Our team possesses over 10 years of TGA experience, expertly handling complex samples and delivering tailored testing solutions with in-depth data interpretation.
We have collaborated with 20+ international R&D institutions and materials companies, providing reliable, efficient testing and actionable thermal performance insights.
Beyond basic thermogravimetric curves, we offer derivative analysis and kinetic modeling, helping clients understand thermal degradation and optimize material selection.
BOC Sciences' TGA Testing services support a wide range of applications, including but not limited to the following areas.
Client: A multinational specialty chemicals company
Challenge: The client needed accurate quantification of residual moisture and solvent content in crystalline intermediates to support process optimization and ensure batch consistency.
Solution: BOC Sciences utilized precision TGA with controlled isothermal and dynamic heating protocols. Our team applied mass loss analysis, derivative thermogravimetry (DTG), and calibration with reference standards to provide reliable, quantitative profiles of volatile content.
Outcome: The client obtained robust data on moisture and solvent retention, supporting improved intermediate processing and material handling, reducing material variability, and enhancing downstream efficiency.
Client: A leading European polymer manufacturer
Challenge: The client required a precise assessment of thermal degradation profiles in newly developed polymer composites, aiming to optimize material composition for high-temperature applications.
Solution: BOC Sciences employed high-sensitivity thermogravimetric analyzers with controlled heating rates and inert/oxidative atmospheres. Our team conducted stepwise decomposition analysis, determined onset and peak degradation temperatures, and quantified weight loss at multiple stages to characterize thermal stability comprehensively.
Outcome: The client gained detailed insight into polymer degradation behavior, enabling rational material formulation and enhanced performance under thermal stress, while streamlining their R&D process.
Client: A top-tier battery materials manufacturer in Asia
Challenge: The client required detailed thermal decomposition analysis of cathode and anode powders to identify decomposition temperatures, weight loss stages, and structural stability under elevated temperatures.
Solution: BOC Sciences deployed advanced TGA instruments with high-resolution mass monitoring. Our experts performed multi-stage thermal scans under inert and oxidative atmospheres, extracted decomposition kinetics, and provided derivative weight loss curves to reveal subtle thermal events.
Outcome: The client achieved precise characterization of material thermal behavior, enabling optimization of material composition and processing conditions, and improving overall reliability and performance of battery components.
The TGA testing provided by BOC Sciences offers highly reliable thermal stability data. Their meticulous approach to sample preparation and analysis allowed us to understand material decomposition profiles with confidence. This insight has been invaluable in our materials selection process.
— Dr. M., Materials Scientist, Advanced Polymers Company
BOC Sciences' TGA service delivers comprehensive thermal profiling with consistent accuracy. The team's attention to detail in temperature ramping and data interpretation ensured we obtained meaningful insights into our formulations' thermal behavior. This has enhanced our R&D decision-making efficiency.
— Dr. S., Senior Research Chemist, Specialty Chemicals Firm
Using BOC Sciences for TGA testing has consistently provided precise and reproducible thermal decomposition data. Their systematic methodology and clear reporting have helped our engineering team optimize thermal performance in product development projects.
— Dr. K., Product Development Manager, High-Performance Materials Company
BOC Sciences' TGA analyses offer deep insight into material stability and degradation kinetics. The thorough testing protocols and high-quality data outputs have supported our internal evaluations and guided design improvements with confidence.
— Dr. A., R&D Director, Functional Materials Startup
