Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Determination of Viscoelastic Properties by an Oscillating Force

To determine viscoelastic material properties (e.g. the complex Young’s modulus and damping values) our laboratory is equipped with a GABO "Eplexor 500 N" DMA from NETZSCH Gerätebau GmbH (Germany).

Several measurement modes are available (3/4-point bending, uniaxial compression, tension, shear). The instrument allows measurements from ca. -150 °C to 1500 °C at frequencies from 0.1 to 100 Hz and maximum total forces (static + dynamic) of 25 N to 1500 N using load cells optimized for different force ranges. Maximum temperature, force and sample dimensions depend on the measurement mode. Possible sample dimensions are in range of several cm.

For further information please contact Helena Fuchs.

Key Technical Data

  • Temperature Range: -150 °C to 1500 °C (3 point bending), -150 °C to 1000 °C (other modes)
  • Force Range: max. 1500 N (3 point bending), max. 150 N (other modes)
  • Frequency Range: 0.01 Hz to 100 Hz
  • Heating Rate: max. 10 K/min.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis NETZSCH GABO "Eplexor 500 N" equipped with compression mode sample holder DMA NETZSCH GABO "Eplexor 500 N"