[Aurel]

Originally Posted by RWebb

not to get too OT here, but Aurel how does you do differential scanning calorimetry?

You use a differential scanning calorimeter, ehe! I could explain the principle, but since I am feeling lazy tonight, here is the theory.

Note that these days, a better method is accelerated rate calorimetry (ARC). One of the advantages is that it works with larger samples, or even actual batteries.