Calorimeters

A calorimeter is the laboratory tool used to measure thermal energy amount emitted or taken as a result of chemical reactions or physical processes.

It is used for accurate determination of heat change within a system.

Calorimeters are intensely used in scientific research and the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and energy industries.

Calorimeters are designed to measure enthalpy of reaction (heat of reaction conducted in an open system),

analyse thermodynamic processes and combustion, determine sample calorific value and assess energy efficiency.

Types and operation of calorimeters

Adiabatic calorimeters are used to measure temperature changes in reactions during which heat is not transferred to its surroundings.

Reaction calorimeters are used to measure the amount of energy emitted or taken as a result of a chemical reaction.

Calorimetric calorimeters are used for accurate measurement of heat of reaction in controlled conditions.

Combustion calorimeters are used to measure the amount of energy released during combustion of various substances.

Differential scanning calorimeters are used to analyse phase transitions and chemical reactions in samples.

Calorimeters operate on the basis of measurement of temperature changes in a sample or changes of reactions.

A sample is located in a calorimeter and then the temperature change is monitored by means of a thermal sensor.

On the basis of this change it is possible to determine the amount of emitted or taken heat.   

Application and benefits resulting from use of calorimeters

Calorimeters are used in various branches of science and industry. These tools are intensely used in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutics,

medicine, food and energy industries and in research on materials and polymers.

There are many benefits and advantages resulting from use of calorimeters,

allowing for accurate measurement of thermal energy amounts present in reactions and processes, that is of key importance in order to understand properties

of substances and to optimise processes. Calorimeters also enable thermodynamic analysis of samples, energy efficiency assessment,

thermal stability check and substance reactivity. Use of calorimeters contributes to scientific progress, effectiveness of industrial processes and product improvement.

Long story short, calorimeters are indispensable tools in scientific research and industries, enabling accurate measurement of thermal energy in reactions and processes,

that is of key importance to understand properties of substances and to optimise processes. Various types of calorimeters are used, depending on a specific goal and type of a sample tested.

Use of calorimeters gives many benefits, such as measurement accuracy, thermodynamic analysis, energy efficiency assessment and product improvement.

Our offer includes several calorimeters. At EPRO we take care of the highest quality of equipment we offer.

We will gladly help you in purchase and advise on type of calorimeter which will suit you the best in your tests.