TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED RHEOMETER

摘要

Rheometer for measuring properties of a sample is disclosed. It includes a first part having a drive portion operatively connected to an actuator and having a contact surface for contacting the sample (42). The rheometer also includes a second part that has another contact surface (46) for contacting the sample. A first heater (50) is positioned to heat the first part, a second heater (52) is positioned to heat the second part, and a heat pump (54) can heat and cool both the first and second parts.