Typical AC calorimetric cells consists [sic] of a resistive heater (through which heat is applied sinusoidally to a cell), a thermistor to sense the temperature response, and a container to house the sample. The geometrical arrangements of these components affect the frequency of the thermal response. This report presents a study of three cell configurations: a cup & lid sealing the sample, a platform with the exposed sample on top, and a metal capillary. Each design was evaluated for frequency response, ability to handle volatile samples, a[nd] preparation time.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• King, Kevin Patrick

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00D138M

Advisor

• Iannacchione, Germano S.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright