Term: differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01708

Definition:
A technique in which the difference in energy inputs into a substance (and/or its reaction product(s)) and a reference material is measured as a function of temperature whilst the substance and reference material are subjected to a controlled temperature programme.

Related Terms:
1) reference material (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05230).

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 44 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01708

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