<p><strong>The 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopis Conference (19th CSSC) is a proceeding based on a long-term scientific cooperation between Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society and The Slovak Spectroscopic Society. The meetings organized by the former Czechoslovak spectroscopic society (1949 – 1993) in the past and the continuation in this tradition in the form national Slovak and Czech spectroscopic conferences now, since 2008, exist as a joint event.</strong></p><p>The Czech spectroscopic conference was repeated every four years, while the Slovak spectroscopic conference took place biannually. Joint scientific meetings are now held every two years, alternating between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The order may change if this conference is combined with the European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry (ESAS). To maintain the tradition of the original separate national conferences, the conferences held in the Czech Republic retain their original serial numbering, and the same applies to the conferences held in Slovakia.</p><h3><strong>Registration</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cssc2026.spektroskopie.cz/registration_online"><strong>Online registration form</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Registration Fees</strong></h4><h5><strong>Early (before June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>10 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>14 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>7 000 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 5 000 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>5 000 CZK</li></ul><h5><strong>Regular (after June 15, 2026)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>13 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): </strong>18 200 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Students: </strong>9 100 CZK&nbsp;</li><li><strong>1-day registration:</strong> 6 500 CZK</li><li><strong>Accompanying person*: </strong>6 500 CZK</li></ul><p><i>* The accompanying person does not have access to the scientific programme</i></p><p><strong>The conference fee is calculated with VAT</strong> and includes:</p><ul><li>attendance to lectures and poster session</li><li>book of abstracts (electronic version)</li><li>booklet</li><li>lunches, refreshments (coffee/tea breaks)</li><li>excursion</li><li>attendance at Welcome Party and Gala Dinner.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>For an accompanying person</strong>, the conference fee includes the Welcome Party, the excursion and the Conference Dinner. The Conference Dinner is not included in the 1-day registration. This payment should be arranged with the Organising Committee.</p><p><i><strong>Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.</strong></i></p><h4><strong>TOPICS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference</strong></h5><ul><li>Atomic spectrometry (AAS, ICP-MS, AFS, OES, speciation analysis, etc.)</li><li>Molecular spectrometry/spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR, Raman, circular dichroism, etc.)</li><li>New techniques and data processing methods in IR and Raman spectroscopy, Special methods of Raman spectroscopy (resonance Raman, SERS, SERRS, TERS)</li><li>XRF spectrometry (EDS, WDS, XRF, PIXE, etc.)</li><li>Mass spectrometry &amp; hyphenated techniques</li><li>Instrumental radioanalytical methods (Gamma spectroscopy, NAA, etc.)</li><li>Laser spectroscopy and special spectroscopy techniques</li><li>Sample preparation and introduction techniques</li><li>Applications &nbsp;of atomic and molecular spectroscopy</li><li>Statistics and metrology in spectroscopy</li></ul><h5><strong>Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science</strong></h5><ul><li>Environmental, catalytic, biologic, medical applications</li><li>Magnetism, magnetic nanoparticles, molecular magnets</li><li>Nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanocomposites, core-shell nanoparticles, thin films</li><li>Nanomaterials in biomedicine</li><li>Nuclear forward scattering in materials science</li><li>Solid-state chemistry and physics</li><li>Industrial applications, corrosion</li><li>Instrumentation, software</li><li>Earth Science, Mineralogy and Archaeology</li></ul><h4><strong>Venue</strong></h4><h5><strong>Faculty of Science</strong></h5><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>17. listopadu 1192/12, &nbsp;Olomouc, Czech Republic</li></ul><h4><strong>Contacts</strong></h4><p><strong>David Milde (Conference Chair) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li><strong>e-mail:</strong> david.milde(at)upol.cz</li></ul><p><strong>Libor Machala (MSMS 2026)</strong></p><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li><strong>e-mail:</strong> libor.machala(at)upol.cz</li></ul>

Registration to 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference & Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science

<h4><strong>The problem&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>We live in a “global village” but we are all different and we use many different languages to communicate.&nbsp;</p><p>Even when people speak the same language, the same words may be used with different meanings. See, for example, some different uses of the word “standard” in English – a normative document, a solution of known concentration or even a type of flag.&nbsp;</p><p>Even in the same area of activity misunderstandings do occur which may result in a waste of time and money, or even worse consequences.&nbsp;</p><p>When talking about laboratory tests, lack of a full understanding of key terms and inappropriate translations leaves room for different interpretations of stated requirements. For example, there have historically been a number of different but related uses of the term ‘<strong>detection limit’</strong>. This may lead to inadequate fulfilment of those requirements, thus becoming an obstacle to the production of analytical data that is fit for its intended use. A shared interpretation of concepts related to quality in measurement between laboratories and accreditation bodies is also crucial for a fair and harmonised approach to laboratory assessment across the world.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>A common language&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>We need a <strong>common language</strong>; clear and unambiguous. We need a common vocabulary to provide consistent definitions of concepts with their associated terms. To this end, several organisations participate in a joint effort to develop and maintain an <strong>international vocabulary of metrology</strong> (VIM) [1], which aims to achieve a unique understanding of concepts related to measurements across all sectors. The VIM is a normative reference in the standards <strong>ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189 and ISO/IEC 17043</strong>, and is therefore a key document for all organisations seeking accreditation.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_A common language" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1126" height="499"></p><h4><strong>Is this enough?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For laboratory staff some problems still stand and need to be addressed:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Many people are confused about both concepts and terms.&nbsp;</li><li>It may be difficult to understand the “formal” VIM definitions – they are short statements intended to apply to many different measurement sectors.</li><li>Translations into local languages may add to the confusion, e.g. if different terms are used in different sectors for the same VIM concept and the translator overlooks this issue.</li><li>Some substantial changes to terminology have been made in an attempt to accommodate chemical and biological measurements. Some “old” concepts still stand but have new names, e.g. “within laboratory reproducibility” vs. “intermediate precision”.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>To address these issues Eurachem has produced a guide [2] which provides an accessible reference containing simple and in context explanations of terms most relevant to analysts, with additional examples relating those concepts to chemical and biological measurements.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Do you understand the meaning of these terms?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Are you interested in a <strong>quantity</strong> or a quality? Depending on the answer, will you use a <strong>measurement</strong> <strong>procedure</strong> or an examination? Is method <strong>verification</strong> the same or less demanding than method <strong>validation</strong>? Do you need a <strong>calibration</strong> or just performance verification? Do you have a <strong>measurement standard</strong> in your laboratory? Is <strong>metrological traceability</strong> something you worry about? These are examples of the terms supporting the reliability of any measurement result that need to be clearly understood.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision: are they synonyms?&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg 146w," sizes="100vw" width="754" height="807"></p><ul><li>Closeness between measurement results (relating to the concept of precision)</li><li>Closeness of the average of the measurement results to a reference value (relating to the concept of trueness)&nbsp;</li><li>Closeness of an individual measurement result to the true value (relating to the concept of accuracy)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The different situations in the figure show the effect of:&nbsp;</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>poor precision and trueness (imprecise and biased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision, poor trueness (precise but biased)&nbsp;</li><li>poor precision, good trueness (imprecise but unbiased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision and trueness (precise and unbiased)&nbsp;</li></ol><p>Improving both precision and trueness is expected to improve accuracy.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Is all this relevant to you?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Do you work in a laboratory, either as an analyst, quality manager or director? Are you involved in other activities related to analytical work, such as providing proficiency tests, producing reference materials or accrediting any such activity? Do you teach or study subjects related to measurements? Do you use measurement results or prescribe how to use them? <i><strong>If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the following reference documents are also for you</strong></i>.</p>

You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel

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Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society is a voluntary organization of scientific, scientific-pedagogical and professional workers in the field of spectroscopy, or legal entities engaged in scientific and application activities in this field, associated with joint activities. SSJMM was founded in 1949.

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<header><h4><strong>How to Use Thermal Analysis to Improve Safety in the Chemical Industry</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Basic concepts of safety analysis: time to maximum rate, criticality of a reaction</li><li>Thermal analysis and reaction calorimetry applications</li><li>Industry applications: differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)</li><li>Industry applications: thermogravimetry (TGA)</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Accident prevention in chemical production plants is a critical topic, and avoiding incidents that could cause casualties or environmental harm is paramount. Thermal runaway reactions are often at the root of such incidents and must be effectively managed. By using thermal analysis and reaction calorimetry, you can easily assess the thermal safety of chemicals and processes. This means that thermal hazards can be identified at an early stage of process development, saving time, costs, and lives.</p><p>Join this live webinar to learn how thermal analysis techniques—DSC and TGA—are used to investigate hazardous compounds and conduct safety studies in the chemical industry. We will present real-life examples of safety investigations using these techniques.</p><p>Don’t miss the live <strong>Q&amp;A session</strong> where you can ask our experts your own questions. Secure your spot today.</p><h4><strong>How to Use Thermal Analysis for Safety Assessment</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>DSC</strong> is typically used to investigate the thermal safety aspects of individual chemicals. Reaction calorimetry is used to provide safety information about processes, for example, to determine the heat flow during the dosing of reactants or during stirring.</li><li><strong>TGA </strong>is useful for determining evaporation, desorption, and vaporization behavior, as well as thermal stability and the decomposition kinetics.</li><li><strong>Evolved gas analysis</strong> techniques are used to gain information about the products evolved during a decomposition reaction. The TGA module is combined with a technique, such as FTIR, MS, or GC-MS.</li><li><strong>TGA/DSC</strong> combines two different thermal analysis techniques to provide complementary information about a sample's thermal behavior.</li></ul><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on safety evaluations for the chemical industry.&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis for Safety Evaluation of Chemical Processes

Thermal Analysis for Safety Evaluation of Chemical Processes

Join this webinar to explore how thermal analysis helps identify thermal hazards, improve process safety, and prevent runaway reactions in chemical production.

<header><h4><strong>Discover Six Different DSC Methods for Determining this Important Material Property</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Definition of specific heat capacity</li><li>Importance of specific heat capacity</li><li>Presentation of the six DSC measurement methods in the STARe software</li><li>Measurement tips and hints</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Specific heat capacity (cp) is the energy needed to increase the temperature of one unit of mass of material by exactly 1 °C. It is typically determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) due to ease of use, short measurement times and accuracy.</p><p>Specific heat capacity is a characteristic, temperature-dependent, material property that is often specified in data sheets. It is a key property for improving technical processes such as injection molding, spray drying, and crystallization. It is critical in the safety analysis of chemical processes and design of chemical reactors.</p><h4><strong>Measurement Methods Discussed in the Webinar</strong></h4><p>Join our upcoming webinar where we present six different methods of calculating specific heat capacity. We first present the so-called <strong>Direct</strong> and <strong>Sapphire</strong> methods using a conventional DSC instrument and a linear temperature program. We then demonstrate four temperature-modulated DSC techniques: <strong>IsoStep DSC, Steady State ADSC, ADSC, and TOPEM</strong>.</p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about determining this critical material property. Register now and be sure to prepare your questions for our experts!</p><h4><strong>Heat Capacity vs Specific Heat Capacity</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Heat capacity</strong> is the amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of an object by exactly 1 °C. Hence it is related to the size of the sample and does not characterize the material itself. The unit of heat capacity, Cp, is Joules per Kelvin (J/K).</li><li><strong>Specific heat capacity</strong> is the energy needed to increase the temperature of one unit of mass of an object by exactly 1 °C. This is calculated by dividing the heat capacity by the sample mass, which provides a more useful characterization of the material. The unit of specific heat capacity, cp, is typically expressed as Joules per gram per Kelvin (J/g/K).</li></ul></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</div><p>Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: How to Determine Specific Heat Capacity by DSC

How to Determine Specific Heat Capacity by DSC

Explore six DSC techniques for measuring specific heat capacity and understand its importance in material performance, processing, and safety.

<header><h4><strong>Discover the Most Important Techniques for the Thermal Characterization of Food Products</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Regulatory food standards and guidelines</li><li>Thermal analysis techniques (DSC, TOA, TGA, TMA, DMA, and DP)</li><li>Food applications</li><li>Techniques and field of application</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Food plays a vital role beyond simply providing essential nutrients and nourishment—it is a pathway to good health. This evolving perspective has opened up new frontiers in food science, food technology, and the analytical testing of food products and ingredients.</p><p>Join our upcoming webinar to discover how thermal analysis techniques can be applied to investigate the properties of various food products and packaging throughout processing, storage, and quality control. We will showcase applications relevant to multiple segments of the food industry.</p><p><strong>Secure you spot now and don’t miss the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!</strong></p><h4><strong>Food: A Highly Regulated Industry</strong></h4><p>Food products have a direct impact on public health. As a result, international and national regulations mandate specific testing methods to ensure these sensitive products meet strict quality and safety standards. Thermal analysis is one such essential technique, playing a crucial role in characterizing a wide range of foods and packaging materials across various segments of the industry.</p><h4><strong>Important Thermal Analysis Techniques for the Food Industry</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>DSC:</strong> Important for determining melting behavior, used also for the heat of fusion, purity, polymorphism, glass transition, and oxidation stability.</li><li><strong>TGA:</strong> Mainly used to study evaporation, desorption &amp; vaporization behavior, thermal stability, kinetics of decomposition, and composition analysis.</li><li><strong>TOA: </strong>In this technique, visual observation is used to investigate melting behavior and polymorphism.</li><li><strong>TMA:</strong> Typically used to study expansion and shrinkage behavior of packaging films, as well as glass transition.</li><li><strong>DMA: </strong>This is the most sensitive method used for investigating glass transition.</li></ul><h4><strong>Typical Applications</strong></h4><p>Common applications include protein denaturization of dry milk powder (DSC), moisture content in edible oils (TGA), and the softening/melting of multilayer packaging film (TMA). However, the potential uses of thermal analysis techniques in the food industry are diverse and extensive!&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry

Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry

Join this webinar to learn key thermal analysis techniques for food products and packaging, regulatory requirements, and real-world food industry applications.

<header><h4><strong>Discover Useful Applications for Characterizing These Unique Materials</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Introduction to nanomaterials</li><li>Basic properties and uses</li><li>Relevant thermal analysis techniques</li><li>Industries and suitable investigations</li><li>Application examples for industry and research (DSC, Flash DSC, TGA, and DMA)</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Nanomaterials exhibit unique and diverse properties that enable a wide range of innovative applications. Their unique properties enhance catalysis, improve mechanical strength, and can even provide antibacterial effects in clothing. Their nanoscale size facilitates nucleation and also influences magnetic behavior.</p><p>Understanding the behavior of nanomaterials is crucial for harnessing their unique properties. This knowledge enables their use in advanced materials and innovative technological applications.</p><p><strong>Join our live webinar to explore how thermal analysis techniques can reveal the unique properties of nanomaterials.</strong></p><p>Be sure to prepare your questions for the live Q&amp;A with our experts!</p><h4><strong>Thermal Analysis Techniques for Characterizing Nanomaterials</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>DSC and Flash DSC</strong> are important techniques used to determine the glass transition, melting, crystallization behavior, reaction enthalpies and kinetics, and the influence of nanoparticle fillers.</li><li><strong>TGA</strong> is used to investigate stability, decomposition behavior and water sorption of nanomaterials.</li><li><strong>DMA</strong> is useful for characterizing the influence of nanoparticles on the mechanical behavior of viscoelastic materials as a function of time, temperature, and frequency of an oscillating stress.</li></ul><p>Don't miss the chance to deepen your understanding of thermal analysis techniques for characterizing these unique materials. Reserve your spot today!</p><h4><strong>Properties and Uses of Nanomaterials</strong></h4><p>The unique properties of nanomaterials enable diverse applications. For example, due to their high surface area, inefficient or unfavorable chemical reactions can often be improved by nanoparticle <strong>catalysts</strong>. When integrated into bulk materials, nanoparticles can <strong>tailor mechanical properties</strong> for advanced performance. Silver nanoparticles impart <strong>antibacterial qualities to clothing</strong>, preventing odors by eliminating bacteria. Additionally, their nanoscale size facilitates <strong>nucleation</strong>, aiding crystallization of larger molecules that would otherwise have difficulty crystallizing on their own.</p><p>Other uses of nanomaterials include structures such as <strong>silica gels </strong>and <strong>molecular sieves</strong> that have functional geometries on a nanoscale. Magnetic behavior can also vary with nanoparticle size, influencing <strong>magnetization dynamics</strong>.</p><p>These fascinating characteristics make nanomaterials pivotal in cutting-edge technology and materials science.&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Nicolas Fedelich</div><p>With a background in chemical engineering, Nicolas joined METTLER TOLEDO in 2009 as an application specialist for thermal analysis. Before that, he gained expertise in different laboratories implementing, developing, and validating analytical methods in both the pharmaceutical and environmental fields. Nicolas also worked for three years in the field carrying out on-site customer training and providing expert thermal analysis application support. In his present position, Nicolas expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Nanomaterials

Thermal Analysis of Nanomaterials

Join our live webinar to explore how thermal analysis techniques can reveal the unique properties of nanomaterials.

<header><h4><strong>A Guide to Choosing the Optimal Crucible for Your Experiment</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Introduction to thermal analysis crucibles</li><li>DSC crucibles and application examples</li><li>TGA crucibles and application examples</li><li>Tips and hints for selecting the right crucible</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Selecting the right crucible for your application can be a complex process, given the wide range of products available. Making the right choice, however, is essential for obtaining accurate results and protecting your thermal analysis module.</p><p>Using several practical examples for differential scanning calorimetry (<strong>DSC</strong>) and thermogravimetric analysis (<strong>TGA</strong>), this webinar helps you navigate through the many different choices, giving you confidence in your results.</p><p>After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to join the live Q&amp;A session with our experienced METTLER TOLEDO application specialists. &nbsp;</p><p>Want to learn more? Register for our webinar today!</p><h4><strong>Why Using the Right Crucible Is Essential</strong></h4><p>Often, the difference between an accurate and a flawed result has nothing to do with the measuring device, but rather the type of crucible used. For example:</p><ul><li>Crucible material, size, quality, and lids must be carefully selected, according to the application.</li><li>A smooth, flat base is critical to ensure perfect contact with the sample and optimal heat transfer.</li></ul><p>Join our live webinar and discover useful tips and hints on how to select the correct crucible for different types of DSC and TGA applications</p><p><strong>Don’t forget to prepare your questions for the live Q&amp;A with our experts!</strong></p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</div><p>Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Crucible Selection for Thermal Analysis

Crucible Selection for Thermal Analysis

Join our live webinar and discover useful tips and hints on how to select the correct crucible for different types of DSC and TGA applications

<header><h4><strong>Useful Techniques for Identification and Characterization</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>What are thermosets? Basic properties and formation</li><li>Thermal analysis techniques for studying thermosets</li><li>Application examples using DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA</li><li>Which technique should be used in your analysis?</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>A thermoset is a polymer that undergoes a particular chemical reaction, known as curing, to form a permanent, heavily cross-linked structure. The material cannot be melted or remolded to form a new shape, even at high temperatures. Thermosets are typically rigid and insoluble, with high mechanical strength and temperature stability. Examples include epoxy resins, phenolic resins, polyesters, and polyurethanes.</p><p>Due to their highly temperature-dependent physical behavior, thermal analysis is an ideal set of techniques for identifying and characterizing these materials.</p><p>This webinar discusses the most important thermal properties of thermosets and describes useful thermal analysis techniques used to analyze them.</p><p><strong>Register now to secure your spot and join the live Q&amp;A!</strong></p><h4><strong>How to Characterize Thermosets</strong></h4><p>Different thermal techniques can be used to determine the key properties of these materials:</p><ul><li><strong>DSC:</strong> Useful for determining glass transition, melting, reaction enthalpies, curing and thermal stability.</li><li><strong>TGA:</strong> Mainly used for composition analysis, thermal stability, decomposition, evaporation, and desorption behavior.</li><li><strong>TMA: </strong>Typically used to study mechanical behavior such as expansion, shrinkage, softening, plus glass transition.</li><li><strong>DMA: </strong>Best for studying viscoelastic behavior, glass transition, and frequency-dependent effects.</li></ul><h4><strong>What is a Typical Analysis of a Thermoset?</strong></h4><p>A typical and important analysis of a thermoset is the characterization of epoxy resin materials. In this case, determining the glass transition temperature (Tg) and investigating the curing reaction are highly important. This information can be used in manufacturing, for example testing the process conditions required to properly cure thermosets. It can also be used in quality control, to check the expected Tg of a known material.&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Thermoset Materials

Thermal Analysis of Thermoset Materials

This webinar discusses the most important thermal properties of thermosets and describes useful thermal analysis techniques used to analyze them.

<header><h4><strong>Discover the Secrets of Tire Performance and Safety</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Explore key material properties that define tire performance</li><li>Understand tire design and material formulation</li><li>Discover the thermal analysis techniques driving innovation in the tire industry</li><li>See real-world applications using DSC, Flash DSC, TGA, and DMA</li><li>Participate in a live Q&amp;A session with our experts</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Modern tires are the result of decades of cutting-edge research, combining synthetic and natural rubber, fabrics, wires, carbon black, and other chemical compounds to deliver safety, comfort, and durability. The tread provides critical traction, while the compressed-air filled body ensures comfort and structural integrity.</p><p>Thermal analysis offers powerful insights into these materials, helping to predict tire behavior, guide compositional analysis, and ensure reliable quality control. Join us to learn how these advanced techniques transform tire research and development.</p><h4><strong>Why Attend This Webinar?</strong></h4><p>This webinar is designed for researchers, engineers, polymer specialists, and quality control professionals eager to deepen their understanding of tire materials through thermal analysis.</p><p><strong>Register now to secure your spot and join the live Q&amp;A!</strong></p><h4><strong>The Tire Tread</strong></h4><p>In direct contact with the road, the composition of the tread material, together with the design of the tread pattern impact rolling resistance, traction, and abrasion resistance. During the webinar we will present how different thermal analysis techniques help optimize these properties.</p><h4><strong>Characterizing Tires with Thermal Analysis</strong></h4><p>Different thermal analysis techniques can be used to determine the key properties of tires, which are critical for safety and performance:</p><ul><li><strong>DSC </strong>measures heat flow of a sample to determine the glass transition temperature (Tg), critical for tire safety across different temperature zones, quality control, and material identification. DSC is also used to understand the crystallization and melting behaviors of tire materials.</li><li><strong>Flash DSC</strong> is an ultra-fast scanning calorimetry technique that reveals crystallization kinetics and polymer microstructure using very high heating rates.</li><li><strong>TGA </strong>measures the change in mass of a sample as it is heated. Key applications for the tire industry are compositional analysis and decomposition behavior.</li><li><strong>DMA</strong> is used to determine dynamic mechanical properties of materials, such as the modulus and damping behavior. It allows critical tire properties, such as rolling resistance or grip, to be directly predicted.</li></ul><p><strong>Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and advance your work with state-of-the-art thermal analysis techniques.</strong></p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</div><p>Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Tires

Thermal Analysis of Tires

Join this webinar to discover how thermal analysis supports tire development, quality control, and safety by characterizing critical rubber and tread properties

<header><h4><strong>Learn Basic DSC Principles and Find Useful Applications for Your Workplace</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Basic principles of DSC with an explanation of power compensation and heat flux modes</li><li>Important components of the DSC measurement cell, the innovative sensor, and modules for specialized applications</li><li>Measurement parameters such as the temperature program and choice of atmosphere</li><li>Why you should use DSC for your analysis</li><li>Application examples for different industries</li><li>Live Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)</strong> is used to study the behavior of materials as they respond to a defined temperature program. The technique measures the heat, in mW, absorbed or released by a sample as it is heated, cooled, or held at a constant temperature. Measurement results are presented in the form of a curve, from which the glass transition, crystallization, melting, and many other thermal properties can be determined.</p><p>The DSC technique has applications in a wide range of industries. For example, checking the “fingerprint” of a measurement curve is a common application for quality control purposes. Other applications include investigating the influence of additives or different processing methods on a substance.</p><p>Join our webinar on DSC to gain knowledge and get the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Join our webinar on DSC to gain knowledge and get the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Join this webinar to learn how moisture and loss on ignition (LOI) measurements are used to assess the quality and handling of cement, fly ash, gypsum, and lime. Presenters will explain why controlling moisture, carbonation, and thermal decomposition is essential for maintaining material performance and meeting industry specifications.</strong></p><p>The session will introduce thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) as an automated approach for measuring mass changes over controlled temperature programs and atmospheres. Attendees will gain insight into TGA method development, sample preparation, and instrument operation, with reference to ASTM methods for combustion residues, flue gas desulfurization solids, hydrated lime, and hydraulic cement.</p><p>Through application examples and reference material data, the webinar will demonstrate how TGA supports repeatable, standards-based moisture and LOI determination. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how these measurements can be used to monitor raw materials, detect storage or handling issues, and ensure consistent cement and construction material quality.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Jeffrey Gast (Lead Application Chemist, LECO)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash, Gypsum, and Lime

Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash, Gypsum, and Lime

Webinar on TGA for moisture and LOI testing in cement and construction materials, aligned with ASTM standards.

Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>This webinar presents an integrated characterization approach for lithium‑ion battery materials, covering elemental chemistry with electrode microstructure from anode to cathode.</strong></p><p>Attendees will learn about multiple different analyses that can be applied to graphite, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4), and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) materials, including thermogravimetric analysis, combustion-based Carbon and Sulfur analysis, and inert gas fusion for Oxygen and Nitrogen analysis.</p><p>The session also covers metallographic analysis of electrodes on thin Copper and Aluminum foils to support process control and performance optimization.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Aaron Walczewski (Director of Product, LECO Corporation)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Ariyona Palmer (Application Scientist, LECO Corporation)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Lauren Heirty (Application Scientist, LECO Corporation)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: From Anode to Cathode: Integrated Characterization Solutions for Advanced Battery Materials

From Anode to Cathode: Integrated Characterization Solutions for Advanced Battery Materials

This webinar presents an integrated characterization approach for lithium‑ion battery materials

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