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Description:

Polymer and Pharmaceutical Materials Characterization under Dynamic Humidity Atmospheres

Steven R. Aubuchon
TA Instruments
Newcastle, Delaware

Abstract

Traditional thermal analysis experiments were typically performed under inert atmospheres, with limited consideration of the effects of reactive or humid atmospheres. However, in practice it is virtually impossible to eliminate water from processing, storage or end-use of most materials. As such it is important to create and control dynamic atmospheres, and to measure thermal and mechanical properties taking into account the effects of water. Modern instrumentation now provides for the simultaneous direct control of both temperature and relative humidity, applied to both gravimetric and dynamic mechanical analyses. In this seminar, moisture sorption analysis will be introduced and discussed, as it relates to a wide range of organic and polymeric materials whose applications include pharmaceuticals, electronics, fuel cells, and packaging. Detailed examples from both gravimetric and dynamic mechanical analysis applications will be presented and discussed.

Speaker Background

Steve Aubuchon is Product Manager for TA Instruments-Waters, LLC. He has been with TA Instruments since 1994, holding positions in applications, product development, technical support and sales. Steve earned a Ph.D. in inorganic physical chemistry from Duke University and a B.S. in chemistry from St. Louis University. He has authored over 30 literature publications and has presented invited lectures, seminars and training courses in the field of thermal and mechanical of materials in over 20 countries worldwide.

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Date:

Thursday, November 12

Location:

Michael's Restaurant at Shoreline Park Mountain View, CA  94043
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Timing:

6 PM social hour
7 PM dinner
8 PM lecture

Cost:

	Employed/postdoc	Student/unemployed/retired
Early Registration - Up to 7 days in advance of deadline	$30	$15
Registration - Up to deadline	$35	$20
After deadline/walk-in (Availability NOT guaranteed)	$40	$25

 
Lecture-only is free.

Payment:

We accept cash or checks, but are unable to accept payment by credit card at this time. Payment is taken at the door.  No-shows are responsible for full payment of registration fee.

Registration:

Please register on the web page http://www.ggpf.org/ or contact:
Len Radzilowski
email: lradzilo -at- tycoelectronics.com
phone: (650) 361-3264

Deadline for registration:

5PM, Wednesday November 4 for early registration discount
5PM, Wednesday November 11for registration (or until venue has reached capacity.)

Dinner Selections:

Salmon filet with beurre blanc
Chicken portobello
Vegetable brochette

You should receive confirmation of your registration; if not, please contact us again.