Accelerating Rate Calorimeter Testing

ARC data is used for reactive system process characterization, pressure relief system design, defining safe upper and lower limits, self-accelerated decomposition temperature (SADT) analysis, batch and semi-batch reaction process simulation, and physical property definition.

An Accelerating Rate Calorimeter instrument measures a system's adiabatic pressure and temperature response to temperature and time. The ARC^® can be used to obtain information about the thermal behavior of reactions, reaction onset temperature, of reaction, heat release rate, pressure rise rate, and amount of condensable vapor and non-condensable gas generated. The ARC® is primarily used for liquid-phase reactive systems. It is also used for safety/performance evaluation of explosives and propellants. In mode, it can be used to evaluate storage conditions.

Building on the calorimetry expertise included in the Differential Scanning Calorimeter, the Accelerated Rate Calorimeter instrument has additional capabilities. These allow performance of experiments requiring low self-heat rate detection with simultaneous pressure measurement, isothermal aging and gas/solid phase reaction analysis. The ARC^® has the unique capability of testing reactive chemicals which result in generation, as high as 35,000.

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Instrument

ARC® 254 Accelerating Rate Calorimeter manufactured by  Netzsch™ Group of Selb, Germany

Applicable Standard

ASTM E 1981, Standard Guide for Assessing Thermal Stability of Materials by Methods of Accelerating Rate Calorimetry. This test method covers suggested procedures for the operation of a calorimetric device designed to obtain temperature and pressure data as a function of time for the systems undergoing a physicochemical change under nearly adiabatic conditions. It also outlines the calculation of thermodynamic parameters from the time temperature and pressure data recorded by calorimetric device.

Sample Results

Animation of an ARC Test

Peroxide decomposition, like that of DTBP, is a major concern in chemical processing due to its potential for violent thermal runaway. Tests like this help predict such behavior early, allowing engineers to design appropriate safety measures, such as cooling systems, venting, and emergency relief, ensuring safer chemical operations at both laboratory and industrial scales.

Sample Requirements

Sample quantity of 0.5 g to 10 g is required.

Sample Preparation

Samples can be run "as-received" or prepared in our laboratory. Our test design experts have handled everything from highly toxic or flammable samples, regulated, gas condensation, catalyst injection, and more. Call us at 1-844-ioKinetic to discuss any specific sample preparation needs.