Thermodilatometric Analysis (TDA): TDA measures the thermal expansion or shrinkage characteristics of a material over a range of temperatures. The instrument to perform this measurement is called a dilatometer, and measures the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), for specific temperature ranges.

Measures the dimensional change of a material (ceramics, glasses, metals, composites, carbon/graphite, minerals, polymers, and others) as a function of temperature. This test determines both reversible and irreversible changes in length (expansion and shrinkage) during heating and cooling.

Samples are quickly and easily measured for determining firing ranges and firing schedules, measuring thermal expansion ranges for glaze fits, and measuring thermal expansion ranges for R&D, QC or product certification.

Other types of dilatometers, including vertical, multiple sample, metallurgical, quenching, laser, and special application systems are available up on request.