This Volume 5 in a continuing series represents the compilation of
papers presented at the International Symposium on Analytical
Calorimetry as part of the 185th National Meeting of the American
Chemical Society, Seattle, Washington, March 20-25th. 1983. A much
broader variety of topics are covered than in pre- vious volumes, due to
the growth in the field of Thermal Analysis. Specific topics covering
such techniques as differential scanning calorimetry, combined
thermogravimetric procedures, dynamic mechan- ical analysis and a
variety of novel kinetic analyses are covered. A wide range of material
types are included in this volume such as polymers (alloys, blends and
composites), fossil fuels, biological products, liquid crystals and
inorganic materials. The co-editors of this volume would like to thank
all the contributors for their efforts in conforming to the manuscript
requirements, and for being prompt in the preparation. We would also
like to thank those who presided over sessions during the course of the
symposium; Professor Anselm C. Griffin, Professor Roger S. Porter and
Dr. Edith A. Turi.