Georgia Pacific Adhesion Science Laboratory

104 Hancock Hall

Phone: (540) 231-5292

Person in charge: Dillard
Contact: Dr. Dillard, (540) 231-4714

A complete thermal analysis system is used to measure the effects of temperature on polymer behavior. Modern TA Instruments units include a modulated DSC (differential scanning calorimeter), DMA (dynamic mechanical analyzer), and modulated TGA (thermogravimetric analyzer). Conditioning chambers for looking at the effects of environment on polymer and adhesively bonded joint performance are also located in this area. A fume hood, refrigerator, centrifuge, vacuum system, and several ovens are used for processing, bonding, and curing specimens.