Melting peak for metals is described with expressions derived from thermophysical consideration of DSC operation. Three parameters govern the shape of the peak: thermophysical coefficient derived from the DSC design, enthalpy of fusion of a sample, and heating rate. Rigorous evaluation yields rather complex expressions, but simplified expressions can be used in common practice. The peak shape is described by two different expressions for two separate stages in the process of metal melting (1) the melting itself and (2) heat relaxation after the melting completion. The validity of the expressions was demonstrated after the experiments on gallium melting. The thermophysical coefficient is shown be affected to small variations by the changes in sample preparation or experimental conditions (melting Ga, In, Zn).
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