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Paraffin wax

mp 58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
232-315-6
MDL number:
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InChI key

JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

form

solid

mp

58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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General description

Paraffin wax is a low cost petroleum product that contains hydrocarbons with 20-40 carbon atoms. It is mainly used as lubricant, candles and electrical insulation.

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material in a wide range of applications which include solar based water heaters, microcapsules and thermal energy devices(TEDs).

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids


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Performance investigation of thermal energy storage system with Phase Change Material (PCM) for solar water heating application.
Mahfuz MH, et al.
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 57(3), 132-139 (2014)
Development of thermo-regulating textiles using paraffin wax microcapsules.
Sanchez P, et al.
Thermochimica Acta, 498(1-2), 16-21 (2010)
Paraffin Products, 14 (1983)
Heat transfer enhancement of paraffin wax using graphite foam for thermal energy storage.
Zhong Y, et al
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 94(6), 1011-1014 (2010)

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