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Modified stepwise method for determining heat capacity by DSC

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The methods of heat capacity data determination from differential scanning calorimetry measurements are described. The negative effects increasing uncertainty of heat capacity determination are mentioned. Modified stepwise method was described and verified using molybdenum, copper, and gold standards. Modified stepwise method provides better accuracy of C p values compared to continuous and stepwise method.

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This work has been supported by the Czech Science Foundation under project No. P106/11/1152.

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    Radim Pilař, Pavla Honcová, Petr Koštál, Galina Sádovská & Ladislav Svoboda

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Pilař, R., Honcová, P., Koštál, P. et al. Modified stepwise method for determining heat capacity by DSC. J Therm Anal Calorim 118, 485–491 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-3982-1

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