MRI/RUI: Acquisition of a Thermogravimetric Analyzer-Mass Spectrometer (TGA-MS) System for Research and Student Training

在主要研究仪器（MRI）计划的支持下，詹姆斯麦迪逊大学化学系将获得一台热重分析仪-质谱仪（TGA-MS）仪器。这一设备将加强若干领域的研究，包括a）调查挥发性有机化合物催化剂上发生的分解反应的动力学; B）研究新型骨架磷酸盐和膦酸盐的稳定性和潜在催化活性;以及c）确定在形成具有低和高介电常数的薄膜期间前体分解的机理。 TGA-MS仪器将使研究人员能够进行高质量的研究，这将增加材料化学几个领域的知识基础，从而开发出更好的催化剂。 该仪器还将在设计和开发新的基于项目的实验室方面发挥重要作用，这些实验室模仿传统课堂环境中的研究经验。

With support from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, the Department of Chemistry at James Madison University will acquire a thermal gravimetric analyzer - mass spectrometer (TGA-MS) instrument. This equipment will enhance research in a number of areas including a) investigating the kinetics of decomposition reactions that occur on volatile organic compounds catalysts; b) studying the stability andpotential catalytic activity of novel framework phosphates and phosphonates; and c) determining the mechanism for the decomposition of precursors during the formation of thin films with low and high dielectric constants. The TGA-MS instrument will enable researchers to conduct high-quality research that will increase the knowledge base in several areas of materials chemistry that could lead to the development of better catalysts. The instrument will also play an important role in the design and development of new project-based laboratories that emulate the research experience in traditional classroom environments.