The Linkam DSC600 stage allows direct coupling with optical methods, whether visual or spectroscopic. Particularly promising are combinations with UV/VIS, infrared, and Raman spectroscopy, as well as several X-ray techniques. In this way, additional information can be obtained simultaneously with thermoanalytical investigations, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the processes involved.

Scientists investigated the simultaneous optical and thermoanalytical monitoring of the dehydration of copper sulphate pentahydrate using Linkam's DSC600 which allows direct coupling with optical methods, whether visual or spectroscopic. Simultaneous coupling with infrared and X-ray methods provides valuable information that goes far beyond the thermoanalytical results.