Thermophysical Properties Research Laboratory, Inc.
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Thermal Expansion
(ASTM E 228-06, ASTM C 372-94, ASTM D 696-08 and others)
Thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change in volume in response to a change in temperature.
TPRL, Inc. has three methods for measuring the thermal expansion of a material.
The push-rod dilatometer is most commonly used. It runs over a temperature range of liquid nitrogen to 1500°C.
For materials with high expansion (i.e. thin films or bendable solids), the traveling microscope is used.
For conducting solids, the multi-property apparatus can also measure thermal expansion. However, since the dilatometer is equally accurate but more economic, it is typically used.
Still not sure what is the best testing method for your material? Use our Testing Method Selector Tool to help you decide.
(ASTM E 228-06, ASTM C 372-94, ASTM D 696-08 and others)
Thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change in volume in response to a change in temperature.
TPRL, Inc. has three methods for measuring the thermal expansion of a material.
The push-rod dilatometer is most commonly used. It runs over a temperature range of liquid nitrogen to 1500°C.
For materials with high expansion (i.e. thin films or bendable solids), the traveling microscope is used.
For conducting solids, the multi-property apparatus can also measure thermal expansion. However, since the dilatometer is equally accurate but more economic, it is typically used.
Still not sure what is the best testing method for your material? Use our Testing Method Selector Tool to help you decide.
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Last updated 12/22/2017