Table 2.
Properties of PCMs used in this study.
| Mark | Substances | Phase transition temperature (°C) | Latent heat (J/g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LHM-1 | Na2SO4 ·10H2O | 32.4 | 251 |
| LHM-2 | Na2HPO4 ·12H2O | 35.0 | 281 |
| LHM-3 | Ba(OH)2 ·8H2O | 78.0 | 266 |
| LHM-4 | Na2S2O3 ·5H2O | 48.0 | 197 |
| LHM-5 | CaBr2 ·6H2O | 38.2 | 115 |
| LHM-6 | Ca(NO3)2 ·4H2O | 47.0 | 201 |
| LHM-7 | Zn(NO3)2 ·6H2O | 36.0 | 147 |