Chip-DSC 10 with Photo Hardware – Mercury Complex – Thermochromism
Inorganic sample – Photo DSC – Thermochromism
In classical DSC instruments, the sample remains unobservable during measurements. Yet, valuable insights can be gained from visual cues such as bubble formation, fumes, or color alterations.
In certain research endeavors or material analyses, understanding the sample’s color proves pivotal, especially in scenarios like the production of colored polymers or paints. This insight is crucial during and after manufacturing processes, or when assessing whether the sample generates gas, foam, or bubbles within a reactor.
The Chip DSC 10, equipped with a photo and video option, captures all pertinent information during the DSC run, eliminating the need for additional instruments or techniques.

The graphic depicts a thermochromic material in action, revealing an endothermic phase transition between 150 and 160°C (blue curve). The sample, an inorganic mercury complex serving as a catalyst, undergoes distinct color changes—from red to yellow—visible through the transparent cover. This phenomenon, known as “thermochromism,” involves a reversible alteration in color based on temperature. With DSC, precise determination of the phase transition’s temperature and enthalpy becomes effortlessly attainable.
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