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NRC Solicits Differential Scanning Calorimeter System for Aluminum Technology Centre

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Aluminum Technology Centre is seeking to acquire a high-performance differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) system for advanced thermal analysis of materials, particularly aluminum alloys used in research and industrial applications. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Aluminum Technology Centre - Procurement managed by NRC's Finance and Procurement Services Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - TA Instruments (explicitly named as OEM for the Discovery DSC 2500) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted if all technical requirements are met - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) complete DSC system (TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 or equivalent) - Main instrument - Cooling module (liquid nitrogen-free, RCS90 Discovery) - Operating and analysis software (TRIOS) - Automatic sampler with minimum 50 sample capacity - Accessories for sample preparation and handling - Delivery, installation, calibration, user training, and full technical documentation at NRC Saguenay site - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must feature patented Tzero Heat Flow technology and Modulated DSC (MDSC) mode - Precise temperature range from -90°C to 725°C, with high accuracy and repeatability - Automatic calibration and liquid nitrogen-free cooling - System must be delivered, installed, and calibrated at NRC Saguenay, with user training provided - Subject to Canadian and international trade agreements

Description

The Aluminum Technology Centre of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply of one differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) for advanced thermal characterization of various materials, including aluminum alloys used in research and development activities for its industrial clients. The system must be a complete DSC system including the main instrument, cooling module, operating and analysis software, and accessories for sample preparation and handling. The equipment must be delivered, installed, and calibrated at the NRC site in Saguenay, with user training and complete technical documentation. The intended product is the TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 or equivalent, meeting NRC's technical specifications.

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