Proceedings of theTwenty-Second Conference

of theNorth American

Thermal Analysis Society

September 19-22, 1993Denver, Colorado

Edited byKathryn R. Williams

Department of ChemistryUniversity of Florida

Gainesville, FL 32611-2046

TIB/UB Hannover 89127 657 851

Twenty-Second Conferenceof the

North AmericanThermal Analysis Society

Technical ProgramMonday Morning

Opening SessionSuite III/IV; Stephen Z.D. Cheng, Presiding

8:00 Opening Remarks, S.Z.D. Cheng

8:30 Plenary Lecture: Thermal Analyses for the Evaluationof Polymer Systems, R.S. Porter. Department of PolymerScience and Engineering, University of Massachusetts atAmherst, Amherst, MA 01003.

8:50 Plenary Lecture: Application of Thermal AnalysisTechniques to FuIIerene Research, A. McGhie.University of Pennsylvania, L.R.S.M. , 3231 Walnut St.,Philadelphia, PA 19104.

9:30 Mettler Award Presentation

9:40 Mettler Award Lecture: Deformation Calorimetry andThermomechanical Behavior of Polymers, Y.K.Godovskv. Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry,Vorontsavo Pole 10, Moscow 103064, Russia.

10:30 Coffee Break

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TA Techniques ISuite I/II; Paula Kolek, Presiding

4 11:00 Calorimetric Techniques to Obtain AccurateThermodynamic and Kinetic Data, B. Cassel and M.P.DiVito, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, 761 Main Avenue,Norwalk, CT 06859-0256.

5 11:20 The General Utility of the nth Order Model in SolidState Reaction Kinetics, J.P. Elder. Merck & Company,P.O. Box 2000, RY 55-226, Rahway, NJ 07065-0900.

6 11:40 ASTM Standard Procedures for ThermalMeasurements, R.G. Ferrillo. CytecIndustries, 1937 WestMain Street, P.O. Box 60, Stamford, CT 06904-0060.

Polymer Blends and Copolymers ISuite III; Mimi Keating, Presiding

7 11:00 Statics and Kinetics of Phase Behavior in PolymerBlends, C.C. Han and H. Yoon, N.I.S.T., PolymersDivision, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. (Invited Speaker)

8 11:40 The Crystallization Behavior of Random Copolymers ofEthylene, R.G. Alamo and L. Mandelkern, Department ofChemistry and Institute of Molecular Biophysics, FloridaState University, Tallahassee, FL 32306.

Instruments and Software ISuite IV; Tammy Chalmers, Presiding

9 11:00 High Temperature Heat Flux DSC Stability andCalibration, J.K. Arthur. P.A. Larcey, J.C. Duncan andR.E. Wetton, Polymer Laboratories Ltd., The TechnologyCentre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LEU 0QE, UK.

10 11:20 Introducing the Seiko Instruments TMA/SS150 withEnhanced TMA Capabilities, J.H. DeFrancis and W.J.Sichina, Seiko Instruments USA, 111 Gibraltar Road,Horsham, PA 19044.

11 11:40 The New DMA 7e Offers Enhanced AnalyticalCapabilities, S. Goodkowsky. B. Twombly and M. DiVito,Perkin-Elmer Corp., 761 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06859.

Monday Afternoon

TA Techniques IISuite I/II; Paula Kolek, Presiding

12 1:30 Exploring the Sensitivity of Thermal AnalysisTechniques to the Glass Transition, J.A. Foreman. S.R.Sauerbrunn and C.L. Marcozzi, TA Instruments, Inc., 109Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720.

13 1:50 Heat Capacity Measurement by Modulated DSC atConstant Temperature, Y. Jin. A. Boiler and B.Wunderlich, Department of Chemistry, University ofTennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996; Division of Chemistry,Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831.

14 2:10 Determination of Original Free Lime (CaO) Content ofWeathered Iron and Steel Slags by ThermogravimetricAnalysis, W.A. Kneller. Department of Geology; J. Gupta,Civil Engineering Department; D. Dollimore, ChemistryDepartment, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606;M.L. Borkowski, Geology Department, Michigan StateUniversity, East Lansing, MI 48824-1115.

2:30 Coffee Break

15 3:00 STA/FTTR-A Powerful New Tool for Polymer Analysis,J.W. Mason. SEAL Laboratories, 250 N. Nash Street, ElSegundo, CA 90245.

16 3:20 A New Micro-Effusion Cell Adapted to a TG-DSC forDeterminations of Vaporization and SublimationEnthalpies, G. Delia Gatta, Universita Torino, 10125Torino, Italy; L.Benoit and P. Le Parlouer. SETARAM, 7,rue de l'Oratoire, 69300 Caluire, France.

17 3:40 Application of Adiabatic Calorimetry for ExplosiveHazard Analysis, J.M. Pickard. EG&G Mound AppliedTechnologies, Miamisburg, OH 45343-0987.

18 4:00 Further Aspects of the Theory and Practice ofModulated DSC, M. Reading. ICI Paints, Wexham Road,Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5DS, UK.

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Polymer Blends and Copolymers IISuite III; Mimi Keating, Presiding

19 1:30 The Broadened Glass Transition in a Liquid CrystallinePolymer Studied by Thermally Stimulated Currents ACDielectric, Dynamic Mechanical and DSC Techniques,P^Avakjan, B.B. Sauer, N.V. DiPaolo, W.G. KampertandH.W. Starkweather, Jr., Central Research andDevelopment, E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company,Wilmington, DE 19880-0356.

20 1:50 Thermal Effects on Melt Blown PET/PBT Nonwovens,fiiSi_Bhat, Narayanan, V., R. Nityananda and L.C.Wadsworth, Textile Materials Research Laboratory, 230Jessie Harris Building, The University of Tennessee,Knoxville, TN 37996.

21 2:10 Thermal Conductivity of Polymers, Glasses andCeramics by Modulated DSC, R.L. Blaine and S.M.Marcus, TA Instruments, Inc., 109 Lukens Drive, NewCastle, DE 19720.

2:30 Coffee Break

22 3:00 The Glass Transition Temperature of Poly(VinyI Pyrrol-idone-Co-Vinyl Acetate) and Poly (Vinyl Pyrrolidone-Co-Acrylic Acid), K.-H. Chung. International SpecialtyProducts Inc., 1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

23 3:20 Evaluation of the Comonomer Distribution in EthyleneCopolymers Using DSC Fractionation, M.Y. Keating andE.F. McCord, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company,Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE 19880-0323.

24 3:40 Degradation of Vinylidene Chloride/Methyl AcrylateCopolymers in the Presence of Phosphines, B.A. Howelland B.B.S. Sastry, Center for Applications in PolymerScience and Department of Chemistry, Central MichiganUniversity, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

25 4:00 Dynamic Mechanical Studies on Secondary Relaxationsof Ethylene Copolymers, L. Woo. M.T.K. Ling and S.P.Westphal, Baxter Healthcare, Round Lake, IL 60073.

26 4:20 The Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry to AnalyzePhase Separation in Blends of Amorphous andCrystalline Polymers, J.R. Frank. PPG Industries,Coatings and Resins Research, 4325 Rosanna Drive, P.O.Box 9, Allison Park, PA 15101.

Instruments and Software IISuite IV; Tammy Chalmers, Presiding

27 1:30 Advances in Thermal Analysis Software. J.F. Greenbeck.JL. and L.J. Poirier, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.,7102 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD 21046.

28 1:50 A New Programming Language for the Collection andAnalysis of Rheological Data, M. Grehlinger.Rheometrics, Inc., One Possumtown Rd., Piscataway, NJ08854.

29 2:10 New Software and Controllers for Your ExistingThermal Analysis Equipment, J.A. McFaddenT MCThermal Systems, 667 Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, NY12180-7144; D. Miller, Instruments Specialists, 26084 WestSpring Grove Road, Antioch, IL 60002.

2:30 Coffee Break

30 3:00 A New High Temperature, High Precision DifferentialScanning Calorimeter, Y. Takahashi, A. Maesono andR.P. Tye. ULVAC Sinku-Riko, Inc., Yokohama, Japan.

31 3:20 A Self-Referencing DSC-The SRDSC, P. Nicholas.Phoenix Analytical Developments Ltd., 128 Nether Street,London, N3 INS, UK.

32 3:40 The Concept of the New Mettler TA8000 ThermalAnalysis System, R. Riesen. O. Scherrer and G.Widmann, Mettler-Toledo AG, Analytical, Sonnenbergstr.74, CH-8603, Schwerzenbach, Switzerland.

33 4:00 Integrated Data Analysis for Thermal AnalysisApplications: Click-X and Scan-X, F.P. Mclntyre, R.L.Gray, S.S. Mirante and B. Simkins, Solomat TAInstrumentation, 652 GlenbrookRd., Stamford, CT 06906

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Monday Evening, 5:00-6:30 PM

Poster SessionPrefunction Area; Stephen Cheng, Chair

34 Thennomechanical Methods for Predicting EngineeringProperties of Exterior Automobile Plastics, T. Budd,A.T. Riga. G.H. Patterson, P. Stricklin, and R. Novitskey,The Lubrizol Corporation, 29400 Lakeland Blvd.,Wickliffe, OH 44092.

35 Estimating Heat Distortion Temperature by DMTA,R.A. Fava. HIMONT USA, Inc., Research andDevelopment Centre, 912 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD21921.

36 Materials Characterization by Dynamic MechanicalThermal Spectrometry, T.F. Gaddum and R. Gaddum.Schulstrasse 6, P.O. Box 42, Ahlden, 29691, Germany.

37 Use of Thermal Analysis to Support PharmaceuticalStability Studies, D.E. Gaines and NX. Redman-Furey,P&G Pharmaceuticals,. Box 191, Norwich, NY 13815.

38 Evaluation of Polymers by Various T.A. Techniques,J.F. Greenbeck. Jr.. Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.,7102 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD 21046.

39 Comparison of Dynamic Mechanical Measurements andTg Determinations with Two Different Instruments, JLHagen and L. Salm6n, STFI (Swedish Pulp and PaperResearch Institute), Box 5604, S-114 86 Stockholm,Sweden; H. Lavebratt and B. Stenberg, Department ofPolymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden.

40 DSC Oxidation Studies of Carbonaceous MesophasePitch, R.T. Lewis. UCAR Carbon Company, Inc., 12900Snow Road, Parma, OH 44130.

41 TSC Study of the Curing Process in Filled and NeatPhenolic Resins, F.P. Mclntyre. Solomat TAInstrumentation, 652GlenbrookRd., Stamford, CT 06906.

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42 "Itinerant" Glass Transition and Glass Transition inQuenched Solutions of 1,2-Propanediol in H2O or D2O,P.M. Mehl. Holland Laboratory for R&D, American RedCross, 15601 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855.

43 A New Calorimetric Ampoule Vessel for WettingStudies, P. Le Parlouer, SETARAM, 7, ruedel'Oratoire,69300 Caluire, France.

44 Determination of the Linear Coefficient of ThermalExpansion in the Thickness Direction for Thin Films,A.J. Pasztor. Jr.. M.J. Radler and J.J. Curphy, The DowChemical Company, Midland, MI 48667.

45 Vapor Pressure Determinations Using DSC, A. Brozena,U.S. Army ERDEC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; R.B.Cassel, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, CT; C.W.Schaumann, TA Instruments, Inc., New Castle, DE; R.J.Seyler. Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY.

46 Evaluation of Micromechanical TA Instrumentation forQuantification of Chemical Interaction with PolymericMaterials, W.J, Shuely. ERDEC Building E3330,Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21010.

Student Award SessionPrefunction Area; Alan Riga, Chair

47 Characterization of Fuel Blends by Thermal Analysis forFluidizedBed Combustion System, E. Hutchinson. W.-P.Pan, and J.T. Riley, Center for Coal Science, WesternKentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Winner).

48 Quantification of the Gas Plasticization Effect onAmorphous Polymers through Calorimetry, M. O'Neill.Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6; Y.P.Handa, Institute for Environmental Chemistry, NationalResearch Council, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada.

49 Thermal Characterization of Polyethylene Pulp FiberModified by Ozone Treatment, H. Chtourou..Departement des sciences du bois, CERSIM, UniversityLaval, Ste-Foy, Quebec, G1K 7P4, Canada.

50 Differential Scanning Calorimetry of Effect ofEnvironmental VariablesonPhenol-FormaldehydeResinCure, X. Wang. Departement des sciences du bois,CERSIM, University Laval , Quebec, Ontario, Glk 7P4,Canada.

51 Polymer Melting: Heating Rate Effects on DSC MeltingPeaks, G. Wang and Ian Harrison, Polymer ScienceProgram, Department of Materials Science andEngineering, The Pennsylvania State University, UniversityPark, PA 16802.

52 Thermal Decomposition of 2-(4-AminophenyI) and 2-(2,4-Diaminophenyl)maIonic Acids and Derivatives, B. A.Howell and M. Liu. Department of Chemistry, CentralMichigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

53 Thermal Decomposition of 2-(4-NitrophenyI) and 2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)malonic Acids and Derivatives, B.A.Howell and M. Liu. Department of Chemistry, CentralMichigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

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Tuesday Morning

TA Techniques IIISuite I/II; Paula Kolek, Presiding

54 8:30 Measuring Volumetric Expansion of Polymeric Materialsby TMA: Another Look, V.N. Reddy. M.T. McKenzieand G. Merlino, Raychem Corporation, Mail Stop122/6403,300 Constitution Drive, MenloPark, CA 94025.

55 8:50 Thermogravimetric Method for Measurement ofEquilibrium and Transport Properties Relevant toChemical-Polymer Compatibility Evaluation, W.J. Shuelyand B.S. Ince, U.S. Army Chemical Research, ERDECBuilding E3330, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010.

56 9:10 Oscillating Differential Scanning Calorimetry, W.Sichina. Seiko Instruments USA, 111 Gibraltar Road,Horsham, PA 19044; N. Nakamura and Y. Teramoto,Seiko Instruments, Inc., Tokyo, Japan.

57 9:30 Development of a Standard Method for DeterminingOxidation Induction Times of Hydrocarbons by PDSC,P.L. Stricklin. G.H. Patterson and A.T. Riga, The LubrizolCorporation, 29400 Lakeland Blvd. Wickliffe, OH 44092-2298.

9:50 Coffee Break

58 10:20 Further Consideration of Temperature Measurementand Control in Thermogravimetry, R.P. Tye. A.Maesono, and T. Masuda, ULVAC Sinku-Riko, Inc.,Yokohama, Japan.

59 10:40 Characterization of Impact/Energy Absorption byDynamic Mechanical Analysis, J.A. von Fraunhofer.Health Sciences Center, University of Louisville,Louisville, KY 40292; W.J. Sichina, Seiko InstrumentsUSA, 111 Gibraltar Rd., Horsham, PA 19044.

60 11:00 Characterization of Magnetic Tape by DynamicMechanical Analysis, J.M. Vonick. Storage TechnologyCorporation, 2270S. 88th St., Louisville, CO 80028-6102.

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61 11:20 Theoretical and Experimental Research of ContactThermal Resistances in Scanning Calorimetery, V.I,Kulaein. Ternar, Ltd., 13 Liniya 46 #9, 199178 St.Petersburg, Russia.

62 11:40 Ultimate Sensitivity of Heat Flux Microcalorimeters,A.O. Ivanov. Ternar, Ltd., 13 Liniya 46 #9, 199178 St.Petersburg, Russia.

Polymer Blends and Copolymers IIISuite III; Mimi Keating, Presiding

63 8:30 Effect of Compatibilizers on Thermal Behaviors ofPP/PS Blends, C. Wei-Berk and M.D. Wolkowicz,HIMONT Research and Development Center, Elkton, MD21921.

64 8:50 The Application of Thermal Analytical Techniques inCharacterizing Ionomers, CM. Neag. B.L. Kunz and G.Craun, The Glidden Company, Member of ICI Paints,16651 SpragueRoad, Strongsville, OH 44136.

65 9:10 Quantifying PET/PC Blends with Modulated DSC,Sauerbrunn. P.S. Gill and C.L. Marcozzi, TA Instruments,Inc., 109 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720.

66 9:30 Glass Transition Temperature of NBR CopolymersUsing DDSC, A.K. Sircar. M.L. Galaska, S.M. Linden,B. Kumar and R.P. Chartoff, Center for Basic and AppliedPolymer Research, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH45469-0130 and L.G. Scanlon, Battery andElectrochemistry Laboratory, Aero Propulsion and PowerDirectorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-6533.

9:50 Coffee Break

67 10:20 Thermogravimetric Analysis of Polymer Blends, D.E.Higgs, W.J. Lennox, D.M. Nuszkowski, S.M. Sack, andP.L. Kumler. Department of Chemistry, 210 HoughtonHall, SUNY College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063.

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Electronic MaterialsSuite III; Jeffrey Gotro, Presiding

68 10:40 MDSC for Chip Encapsulants, I.S. Adhihetty. P.K.Mukerji and R.P. Padmanabhan, Package Materials andCharacterization Laboratory, Advanced PackagingDevelopment Center, Motorola Inc., B-136 5005 E.McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ.

69 11:00 TSC Measurements of PVC Copolymers for Fixed-SiteProton Carrier Membranes, R.P. Kusy. Department ofBiomedical Engineering, and J.Q. Whitley, Dental ResearchCenter, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC27599; F.P. Mclntyre, Solomat TA Instrumentation,Stamford, CT 06906.

70 11:20 Organo-soluble Segmented Rigid-rod Polyimide Films:Anisotropic Structure and Properties, F.E. Arnold, Jr.,D. Shen, F.W. Harris, and S.Z.D. Cheng. Institute andDepartment of Polymer Science, The University of Akron,Akron, OH 44325-3909.

TA in Polymers ISuite IV; Ian Harrison and James Runt, Presiding

71 8:30 Changes in Structure and Properties of Acrylic FibersDuring Stabilization, G.S. Bhat. Textile MaterialsResearch Laboratory, 230 Jesse Harris Building, TheUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996.

72 8:50 Crystallization Kinetics of PET with DifferentNucleating Agents, V. Narayanan, G.S. Bhat. and L.C.Wadsworth, Textile Materials Research Laboratory, 230Jesse Harris Building, The University of Tennessee,Knoxville, TN 37996.

73 9:10 Thermal Properties of Insolubilized Polyacetals Derivedfrom Non-Formaldehyde Crosslinking Agents, J.S.Brunoand T.L. Vigo, USDA, ARS, SRRC, 1100 Robert E. LeeBoulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124-4305.

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74 9:30 Effect of Carbon Black Loading on CooperativeRelaxations in Isoprenoid-Containing Elastomers, R.N.Capps. C.S. Coughlin, M.Q. Samuels and J.S. Allen,Naval Research Laboratory, Underwater Sound ReferenceDetachment., 3909 S. SummerlinSt., Orlando, FL 32806.

9:50 Coffee Break

75 10:20 Polypropylene Thermal Processing Effects Measurableby DSC Oxidative Stability, P. Cconey. M. Day, C.Klein and J. Fox, Institute for Environmental Chemistry,National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario,K1A 0R6, Canada.

76 10:40 The Effects of Aging on Latex Paint Films. J. A. Foremanand R. Blaine, TA Instruments, Inc., 109 Lukens Drive,New Castle, DE 19720.

77 11:00 Thermal Analysis of Gaptriol, an Energetic AzidePolymer, D.E.G. Jones. L. Malechaux and R.A. Austen,Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory, 555 Booth St.,Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G1, Canada.

78 11:20 Crystallinity of Poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) byConventional and Oscillatory DSC, Y.P. Khanna.AlliedSignal Inc., CRB Building, 101 Columbia Road,Morristown, NJ 07962.

Tuesday Afternoon

Thermosets, Thermoplastics, and CompositesSuite MI; Suk-Fai Lau, Presiding

79 1:30 Crystallization Behavior of Poly(Aryl Ether KetoneKetone) Copolymers, B.S. Hsiao and K.C.H. Gardner,Central Research and Development, E.I. DuPont deNemours, Wilmington, DE 19880 (Invited Speaker).

80 2:10 Composite Degradation Mechanisms, R.J. Morgan. S.E.Keinath, E. Shin, and Q. Zheng, AMEES, Michigan StateUniversity, 2203 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48640.

2:30 Coffee Break

81 3:00 Application of DSC/FITR Analyses to the Investigationof Blocked Isocyanates, R.G. Ferrillo and R.F. Ferris,Cytec Industries, 1937 West Main Street, P.O. Box 60,Stamford, CT 06904-0060.

82 3:20 Thermal Characterization of Brominated andUnbrominated Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A UsingDSC, M.F. Fleszar. Benet Weapons Laboratory, SMCAR-CCB-RT, Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY 12189.

83 3:40 Predicting Long-Term Physical Properties ofEngineering Thermoplastics, J.A. Foreman. C.J.Lundgren and P.S. Gill, TA Instruments, Inc., 109 LukensDrive, New Castle, DE 19720.

84 4:00 The Use of Thermal Analyses for DeterminingProcessing Parameters for Polymeric Composites Basedupon Dicyanate Ester Chemistries, J.L. Lasley and J.A.Harvey, University of Dayton Research Institute, PhillipsLaboratory, Building 8424, Edwards AFB, CA 93524;P.F. Jones. U.S. Air Force, Phillips Laboratory, EdwardsAFB, CA 93524.

85 4:20 Thermal Properties of Nonlinear Optical Materials viaa Guest-Host Process, S.-F. Lau and A.J. Sosnowik,Hercules Inc., 500 Hercules Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808-1599; L.-S. Choi and O.-K. Kim, Naval ResearchLaboratory, Code 6120, Washington, DC 20375.

86 4:40 A New High Performance Thermoplastic Polyimide andIts Fiber Reinforced Composites, B.P. Livengood, T.M.Chalmers, P.A. Gabori, Y.-D. Zhang, F.W. Harris, andS.Z.D. Cheng. Institute and Department of PolymerScience, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44365-3909.

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Biological Materials and FoodsSuite III; Susan Dyszel, Presiding

87 1:30 Country of Origin Characterization of Green CoffeeBeans by DSC, S.M. Dyszel. U.S. Customs Service,Washington, DC 20229.

88 1:50 Thermal Characterization of Shape Memory PolymerBlends for Biomedical Implantations, R.P. Kusv.Department of Biomedical Engineering, and J.Q. Whitley,Dental Research Center, University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill, NC 27599.-7455.

89 2:10 Failure Analysis of Clinical Electrodes: Degradation ofthe Ionophore, TDAA, R.P. Kusy. Department ofBiomedical Engineering, and K.A. Reinbold, DentalResearch Center, University of North Carolina, ChapelHill, NC 27599-7455.

2:30 Coffee Break

90 3:00 Thermal Analysis and the Taste of Whiskey, R.P. Tveand A. Maesono, ULVAC Sinku-Riko, Inc., Yokohama,Japan.

91 3:20 Prediction of SFI Values by DSC, R. Rogers and K.Huff, Kraft Food Ingredients, 8000 Horizon CenterBoulevard, Memphis, TN 38133; K. Menard. Perkin-Elmer Corporation, 12300 Pare Crest, Stafford, TX77477.

92 3:40 Drug-Excipient Compatibility with the New Micro-DSCHI, P. Le Parlouer, SETARAM, 7, rue de l'Oratoire,69300 Caluire, France.

93 4:00 Study of the Effect of Water as a Plasticizer on LowTemperature Transitions in Starch and Gluten UsingTSC, F.P. Mclntyre, Solomat TA Instrumentation, 652Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT 06906; V. Haung, GrandMetropolitan, Food Sector, 330 University Avenue SE,Minneapolis, MN 55414.

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TA in Polymers IISuite IV; Ian Harrison and Jim Runt, Presiding

94 1:30 Crystallization Kinetics by Parallel Plate Rheometry andIts Comparison to DSC, Y.P. Khanna. AlliedSignal Inc.,CRB Building, 101 Columbia Rd., Morristown, NJ 07962.

95 1:50 Molecular Interactions in Highly Plasticized PVC viaThermal Analyses, R.P. Kusy. Department of BiomedicalEngineering, and M.A. Simon, Dental Research Center,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455.

96 2:10 Characterization of Partially Oriented Nylon 6,6 Yarnby Differential Scanning Calorimetry, C.K. Lin.Monsanto - The Chemical Group, P.O. Box 97, Gonzalez,FL 32560-0097.

2:30 Coffee Break

97 3:00 Oxidative Induction Time - A Review of ExperimentalEffects, C.J. Lundgren and R.L. Blaine, TA Instruments,Inc., 109 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720.

98 3:20 DSC Characterization of HIQ40 Liquid CrystallinePolymers, J.D. Menczel and M. Jaffe, Hoechst CelaneseResearch Division, 86 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 08873.

99 3:40 Effect of Aging on the Enthalpic Relaxation ofAmorphous PET, S.R. Sauerbrunn. R.L. Blaine and J.A.Foreman, TA Instruments, Inc., 109 Lukens Drive, NewCastle, DE 19720.

100 4:00 Tensile TMA for Inplane Glass Transitions of OrientedPoly(ethylene terephthalate), M.J. Moscato and R.J.Seyier. Eastman Kodak Company, MSE 1/46, MC. 23722,Rochester, NY 14652-3722.

101 4:20 Characterization of the Effects of Adsorbed Moisture onNylon Using Thermal Analysis, W.J. Sichina. SeikoInstruments USA, 111 Gibraltar Road, Horsham, PA19044; A. Bizet, Seiko Instruments, Inc., Tokyo, Japan.

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Wednesday Morning

Thermosets, Thermoplastics, and Composites IISuite MI; Suk-Fai Lau, Presiding

102 8:30 Recent Advances in the Understanding of Physical Agingin Polymers Using DMTA and DETA Techniques, ILWetton. J. Duncan, and G. Foster, Polymer LaboratoriesLtd., The Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough,LEU OQE, UK.

103 8:50 Quality Assurance and Process Control of AdvancedComposites by Thermal Analysis, C.W. Taylor. ShimadzuScientific Instruments, Inc., 7102 Riverwood Drive,Columbia, MD 21406.

104 9:10 Stress Relaxation of Polyurethane Elastomers, J.A. vonFraunhofer. Health Sciences Center, University ofLouisville, Louisville, KY 40292; W.J. Sichina, SeikoInstruments US A, 111 Gibraltar Rd., Horsham, PA 19044.

105 9:30 Use of TA Techniques for Optimization of ProcessParameters for Moulding of Phenolic Materials, Y.Pagins. Larsen and Toubro, Ltd., Switchgear ProcessDevelopment Dept., Powal Works, Bombay, 400072, India.

9:50 Coffee Break

General Session ISuite I/II

Michael Day, Presiding

106 10:20 Recycling Mixed Plastic Waste Streams: I. MaterialCharacterization by Thennogravimetry, M. Day. J.D.Cooney and J. Fox, Institute for Environmental Chemistry,NRC-CNRC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada.

107 10:40 Recycling Mixed Plastic Waste Streams: H. The Roleof Impurities on Pyrolysis Processes, M. Day. J.D.Cooney and M. MacKinnon, Institute for EnvironmentalChemistry, NRC-CNRC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6,Canada.

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108 11:00 Thermal Stability of a Hydroxylammonium NitratePropellant, J. Gardner, J.C. Oxley. J. Smith and J.Askins, Chemistry Department, New Mexico Institute ofMining and Technology, Socorro, NM 87801.

109 11:20 Thermal Decomposition of Iron (HI) Hydroxy- andAmino-Benzoates, P.S. Bassi and G.K. Bilaspuri,Chemistry Department, Guru Nanak Dev University,Amritsar-143 005, India.

Quality ControlSuite III; Alan Riga, Presiding

110 8:30 Filler Content of Thermoplastic Composites byThennogravimetry, R.A. Fava. HIMONT USA, Inc.,Research and Development Center, 912 Appleton Rd.,Elkton, MD 21921.

111 8:50 Characterization of Particulate Emissions byThennogravimetry, M. Zinbo. T.J. Korniski and J.E.Weir, Ford Motor Company, Research Laboratory (MD3061 SRL), P.O. Box 2053, Dearborn, MI 48121-2053.

112 9:10 Controlling Composition and Oxidation of ProductionSamples in a Thermal Analysis Laboratory, G.H.Patterson. A.T. Riga and B.M. Bomback, The LubrizolCorporation, 29400 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, OH 44092.

113 9:30 Predictions for Tablet Formulation Compatibility withPackaging Materials, NX. Redman-Furey and D.E.Gaines, P&G Pharmaceuticals, Box 191, Norwich, NY13815.

9:50 Coffee Break

114 10:20 Conformity Check of Products by Thermal Analysis, ILRiesen. G. Widmann and O. Scherrer, Mettler-Toledo AG,Analytical, Sonnenbergstr. 74, CH-8063, Schwerzenbach,Switzerland.

115 10:40 Quality Literacy, Thermal Methods and ISO 9000, A.T.Riga. S.V. Cowling and G.H. Patterson, The LubrizolCorporation, 29400 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, OH 44092.

116 11:00 Automating Quality Testing Using Thermal AnalysisTechniques, A.W. Salamon. R.B. Cassel and G.H.Curran, The Perkin-Elmer Corporation, 50 Danbury Road,Wilton, CT 06897.

117 11:20 Use of TGA for Failure Analysis and Incoming QualityControl of Subcontracted Moulding Made from SheetMoulding Compound, Y. Pagins. Larsen and Toubro,Ltd., Switchgear Process Development, Powal Works,Bombay, 400072, India.

Inorganics and CeramicsSuite IV; James Stephan, Presiding

118 8:30 Thermal Analysis of the NIST SRM Bauxite Specimens,CM. Earnest. Department of Chemistry, Berry College,Mount Berry, GA 30149.

119 8:50 High Precision Calorimetric Measurements to 1500°C,R.L. Blaine, C.L. Marcozzi, and S.M. Marcus, TAInstruments, Inc., 109 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE19720.

120 9:10 Transition Metal Coordination in 4-VinylpyridineContaining Polymers, M.P. McCurdie and L.A. Belfiore,Polymer Physics and Engineering Laboratory, Departmentof Chemical Engineering, Colorado State University, FortCollins, CO 80523.

121 9:30 Formation and Stability of Chinese Ba-Cu-SilicatePigments and Their Effects on Conservation of WallPaintings, H.G. Wiedemann and G. Bayer, Mettler-ToledoAG, CH-8606, Greifensee, Switzerland.

9:50 Coffee Break

122 10:20 Determination of Magnetic Transition Temperatures bySimultaneous TM/DTA and MDSC, B.J. Weddle,Department of Chemistry; P.K. Gallagher, Department ofMaterials Science and Engineering,, The Ohio StateUniversity, Columbus, OH 43210-1173.

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123 10:40 Attempts at Improving the Determination of EnthalpyUsing MDSC to Study Reactions that Have a SignificantACp, K.J. Kociba, Department of Chemistry; P.K.Gallagher. Department of Materials Science andEngineering,, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH43210-1173.

124 11:00 The Thermal Decomposition of Coprecipitated andPhysical Mixtures of Magnesium and Iron Oxalates,G.A. Rupard, Department of Chemistry; P.K. Gallagher.Department of Materials Science and Engineering,, TheOhio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1173.

125 11:20 Thermal Analytical Investigation of Dated Mortars forthe Presence of Portlandite and Brucite, J.E. Adams,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, The Universityof Salford, Salford, UK; D. Dollimore. Department ofChemistry and College of Pharmacy, The University ofToledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390.

Wednesday Afternoon

General Session IISalon G/H; Michael Day, Presiding

126 1:30 Linear Free Energy Relationships in ThermalDecomposition of CoC^^XCgH^NHj) Complexes, P.S.Bassi. G.S. Chopra and R.S. Singh, Department ofChemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005India.

127 1:50 Structural Elucidation of Solid State Phenol-AmideComplexes, D.J. Guarrera. L.D. Taylor, and J.C. Warner,Media Systems Laboratory, Polaroid Corporation, 730Main Street, 4A, Cambridge, MA 02139.

128 2:10 Oxidation of Fullerenes in Air, I.M.K. Ismail. M.Burmeister and J.C. Hicks, University of Dayton ResearchInstitute, c/o Phillips Laboratory/RKFC-9 Antares Road,Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524-7680.

2:30 Coffee Break

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129 3:20 Thermal Compatibility of Ammonium Nitrate Mixtureswith Energetic Organic Species, W. Wang, J.C. Oxlev.J.L. Smith, and N.S. Gilson, Chemistry Department, NewMexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM87801.

130 3:40 Identification of a Safe Diazotransfer Reagent, L.D.Tuma. Merck Research Laboratories, P.O. Box 2000,Rahway, NJ 07065.

Energy and Fossil FuelsSalon J; William Hammetter, Presiding

131 1:30 New Energy Storage Materials: Thermal andFlammability Studies, M.W. Babich. R. Benrashid andR.D. Mounts, Department of Chemistry, Florida Instituteof Technology, 150 W. University Boulevard, Melbourne,FL.

132 1:50 An Alternative Method for Analyzing the Fluidity ofCoal, R.M. Risek, Department of Geology, University ofPittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; W.A. Kneller.Department of Geology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH43606.

133 2:10 Behavior of Sulfur and Chlorine in Coal DuringCombustion and Boiler Corrosion, L. Upchurch, D.Shao, H. Cao, and W.-P. Pan. Department of Chemistry,Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

2:30 Coffee Break

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