Use of High-temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Investigate the ß-α Transition in Calcium Pyrophosphate

Abstract

High-temperature differential scanning calorimetry was used to investigate the thermodynamic parameters of the γ-β and β-α transitions in calcium pyrophosphate (Ca2P2O7). The measured enthalpy of transition compared well with previous results when higher heating rates (≥20 K min-1) were used. Recommendations for optimal use of HTDSC in high-temperature phase transition measurements are presented.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Sponsor(s)

National Science Foundation (U.S.)

Keywords and Phrases

HTDSC; Calcium Pyrophosphate; Enthalpy of Transformation; Thermal analysis

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1388-6150

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2010 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jun 2010

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