What are the Common Gravimetric Techniques in Nanotechnology?
Several gravimetric techniques are commonly used in Nanotechnology:
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): This method measures the change in mass of a nanomaterial as it is heated. It is useful for studying thermal stability and composition. - Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM): QCM measures the mass change by detecting frequency shifts in a quartz crystal. It is highly sensitive and used for thin film deposition and adsorption studies. - Electrogravimetry: This involves measuring mass changes during electrochemical reactions, useful for studying electrodeposition of nanomaterials.