Patent ID: 9689818
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: G01N,H01J

Claim:
1. A thermoanalysis device, comprising: a controllable temperature regulating device configured to control a change in a temperature of a sample to be investigated; a detection device configured to continuously detect at least one signal characteristic of a property of the sample during the change in the temperature; and a gas analysis device configured to investigate gases liberated from the sample; wherein, during the change in the temperature of the sample, the controllable temperature regulating device is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the continuously detected at least one signal characteristic, and the gas analysis device is controlled in a controlled manner according to the control algorithm taking account of the continuously detected at least one signal characteristic; wherein the control algorithm provides a predefined temperature program with a specific time-dependent change in the temperature of the sample and a temporary interruption of the predefined temperature program at a point in time at which a meeting of predetermined criteria by the continuously detected at least one signal characteristic and/or by an ascertained rate of change of the continuously detected at least one signal characteristic is detected; and wherein, during the temporary interruption of the predefined temperature change program, the gas analysis device is operated and the control algorithm provides for a continuation of the change in the temperature of the sample after completion of a gas investigation by the gas analysis device.