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Thermodynamic fluid
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Azeotropic Mixture
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Liquid at ambient temperature
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Working Fluid for thermodynamic cycles
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Favourable physiological / toxicological properties
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Chemically and thermally stable
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Non-flammable
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Excellent dielectric properties
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Excellent material compatibility
SOLKATHERM® SES36 is an azeotropic mixture of Solkane® 365mfc which boils at 36.7°C. This means that its handling is particularly easy because:
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Azeotropic mixtures behave like a single-substance. The liquid and vapour phase have the same composition; transferring, evaporating or condensing Solkatherm® SES36 will not affect its composition.
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Substances which can be transported as liquid have, by definition, at 50°C a vapour pressure lower than 3 bar. They can be filled into containers which are not pressurized gas cylinders. These containers have to comply with minimal burst pressure requirements and they are easy to handle.
SOLKATEHRM® SES36 has the following main characteristic:
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It is not flammable and does not form explosive mixtures when mixed with air at ambient pressure. As one of its component is an HFC (molecule containing some Hydrogen), it may form flammable mixtures when mixed with air at high pressure, excessive oxygen contents or extreme temperatures.
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It is not listed as toxic substance; it does not represent a health hazard if used properly.
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It has a characteristic odour of ‘solvent’. It can be detected by smell before it reaches large concentrations in air. Its vapours are heavier than air and have the tendency to disperse at ground level.
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It is colourless, it looks like water. It boils fast and at a relatively low temperature subtracting heat from the environment. In this, its behaviour is similar to many other well-known solvents like alcohols or ethers.
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It is chemically stable. It is compatible with most construction materials.
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It is thermally very stable. Its first decomposition reactions occur at 220°C
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Auto-ignition is at 580°C
Experimental values of Solkatherm® SES36 vapour pressure.
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