Microwave thermal analysis - A new approach to the study of the thermal and dielectric properties of materials

This paper describes a new instrument for performing thermal analysis using microwaves both as a form of heating and as a novel means of detecting the rmally induced transformations in materials. Results are presented for a se lection of processes including decompositions, dehydrations and phase chang es. The capability of the instrument to be coupled with ancillary technique s such as EGA is also demonstrated.