Thermophysical properties of pure HITEC salt.
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 142 °C |
| Thermal decomposition | >600 °C |
| Viscosity | 1.1 × 10−6 m2 s−1 at 400 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.94 at 200 °C |
| 1.81 at 400 °C | |
| 1.78 at 500 °C | |
| pH | 6.5–8.5 |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.605 (240–365 °C) |
| Liquid specific heat capacity | 0.34 kcal kg−1 °C−1 |
(240–365 °C)