- Measuring glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymers, especially highly filled thermoplastics and rigid thermosets
- Determining temperature ranges where material properties change from hard/rigid to soft/rubbery; “viscoelastic spectrum” to use for process design
- Comparative failure analysis of plastics and thermosets
- Differences in elastic modulus before and after processing , post-curing or physical aging
- Detecting phase separation of polymer blends or copolymers
- Dimensional stability of parts at operating temperature and loading
- Damping capability of polymer: dissipation of energy through internal motion; toughness
- Time-Temperature Superpositioning (TTS): study the effect of changing frequency on temperature-induced changes in polymers