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Glauber's salt

[′glau̇·bərz ‚sȯlt]
(inorganic chemistry)
Na2SO4·10H2O Crystalline hydrated sodium sulfate; loses water when exposed to air; water soluble, alcohol insoluble; used in textile dyeing and medicine.
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PCM Short List PCM Type Melting Latent Source Heat of Temperature, Melting, [degrees]C kJ/kg ([degrees]F) (Btu/lb) [Na.sub.2]S Salt 32 (89.6) 251 Zalba et [O.sub.4] 10 Hydrate (108) al., 2003 [H.sub.2]O (Glauber's salt) [Na.sub.2] Salt 48 (118) 206 Kenisarin [S.sub.2] Hydrate (88.7) and [O.sub.3]5 Mahkamov, 2007 [H.sub.2]O (Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate) C[H.sub.3] Fatty 44 (111) 181 Chemical [(C[H.sub.2]).sub.10] Acid (77.9) Properties COOH Handbook, 1999 (Lauric acid) Final Selection
Phase change material selection in the design of a latent heat energy storage system coupled with a domestic hot water solar thermal system
The quality of Glauber's salt tends to be more constant but the amounts required can corrode concrete.
New developments in continuous dyeing of PES/cellulosic blends
Then Glauber's salt was added to the dye bath and process continued further for 30 min.
Syntheses and Application of Sulfonic Acid Dyes on Wool Fabric
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