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solid
mp
58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)
InChI key
JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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).
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Flash Point(C)
317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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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)
Development of thermo-regulating textiles using paraffin wax microcapsules.
Sanchez P, et al.
Thermochimica Acta, 498(1-2), 16-21 (2010)
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)
Compounding of ethylene-propylene polymers for electrical applications.
Brown M.
IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, 10(1), 16-22 (1994)
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