Thermogravimetric Analyser

1. What Thermogravimetric Analysers does Elite Thermal offer?

Elite Thermal provides high-precision automated proximate analysers/thermogravimetric analysers including:

• TGA et250 - TGA et250 - Single-carousel Macro TGA; available in 12, 20, or 24-position formats; manual crucible lid handling
• TGA et500 - TGA et500 - Dual-carousel Macro TGA; available in 20 or 24-position formats; fully automatic crucible lid placement and removal

Both systems are engineered for repeatability, long-term reliability and compliance with international and European testing standards.

2. What is the difference between the TGA et250 and TGA et500?

The key difference lies in automation level and throughput.

TGA et250

• Single carousel configuration
• Manual lid handling
• Ideal for routine laboratory testing
• Cost-effective solution for moderate throughput

TGA et500

• Dual-carousel design
• Fully automatic crucible lid placement
• Designed for high-throughput laboratories
• Minimal operator intervention

3. What industries use thermo-gravimetric analysis?

Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) is widely used to assess material composition and thermal behaviour under controlled heating conditions.

Common industries include:

• Foods and animal feeds
• Mineral ores
• Specialty materials (graphite, inorganic powders)
• Gypsum and hydrated lime
• Soil and fertilisers
• Catalyst and chemical processing
• Biomass and energy-from-waste plants
• Polymer research and quality control laboratories
• Organic, inorganic and synthetic material testing

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4. What parameters can be measured with a TGA analyser?

A Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA) measures key thermal and compositional properties, including:

• Moisture content
• Volatile matter
• Ash content
• Loss on Ignition (LOI)
• Fixed carbon
• Thermal stability and decomposition behaviour

These measurements enable accurate material characterisation, quality control and process optimisation across industrial and research laboratories.

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4. How many samples can the TGA et250 & TGA et500 analyse at once?

Both the TGA et250 and TGA et500 are designed for efficient, high-throughput analysis.

Sample capacity depends on the carousel configuration selected:

• 20-position carousel: 19 samples + 1 reference simultaneously
• 12-position carousel (et250 only): 11 samples + 1 reference simultaneously
• 24-position carousel: 23 samples + 1 reference simultaneously

This configuration supports consistent and repeatable results while reducing overall testing time.

5. How does a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) improve laboratory throughput?

A Thermogravimetric Analyzer can improve laboratory throughput by enabling efficient and repeatable analysis of multiple samples with minimal manual intervention. This helps laboratories complete more tests in less time while maintaining high accuracy.

Key advantages include:

• Parallel testing, which improves laboratory productivity
• Faster analysis cycles, reducing overall testing time
• Ideal for routine proximate analysis and quality control workflows
• Consistent and repeatable results, ensuring reliable data across multiple samples

5. What standards do Elite TGAs comply with?

Elite Thermogravimetric Analysers are designed to comply with recognised international standards, including:

• ASTM D5142, ASTM D7582-15, ASTM D7348, ASTM E1755, ASTM C114
• ISO 11722, ISO 1171, ISO 562, ISO 806, ISO/TR 18230
• EN 15148, EN 14775
• DIN 51718, DIN 51719
• BS1016, AS1038, AOAC

Compliance ensures reliable, repeatable and internationally comparable results for UK and European laboratories.

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