6. Glossary

Thermogravimetry; thermogravimétrie

A technique for measuring, as a function of time or temperature, the mass of a sample heated or cooled according to a specific temperature program.

Analyse mécanique dynamique; Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

A technique for measuring viscoelastic properties, which are closely linked to the mechanical performance of materials.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Thermal analysis technique for measuring phase transition temperatures in materials.

Cône calorimètre; cone calorimeter

Device for studying the fire behavior of small samples of polymers or composites to determine their heat output as a function of time when subjected to radiative flux.