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| Paratherm
LR™ |
HEAT TRANSFER FLUID |
| Single
Fluid Heating and Cooling • Non Aromatic • Non Aqueous |
Typical Properties*
Physical Properties
| Base |
Hydrocarbon |
| Appearance |
Transparent, Bright Water
White |
| Taste & Odor |
Slight Odor |
| Optimum Use Range |
-40°F to 400°F
(-40°C to 204°C) |
| Maximum Recommended Film
Temperature |
450°F (232°C) |
Flash Point (coc)
ASTM D-92 |
>=160°F (71°C) |
Fire Point (coc)
ASTM D-92 |
>160°F (71°C) |
| Boiling Point (normal
boiling point): |
398°F (203°C) |
| Vapor Pressure - psia
@ 400°F (204°C) |
15.1 |
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Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion ** |
0.0004/°F (.00072/°C) |
| Average Molecular Weight |
160 |
| Density, lb/gal @ 77°F
(25°C) |
6.51 |
Pour Point (Crystal Point)
ASTM D-97 |
-76°F (<-60°C)> |
| Pumpability: Centrifugal
@ 2,000 centipoise |
< -120°F (<-85°C)> |
| Heat of Vaporization
(Calculated), BTU/lb |
113 |
Total Acid Number (TAN)
ASTM D-974 |
0.01 |
*
These are typical laboratory values, and are not guaranteed for
all samples. **
Note: Normal practice is to size expansion tanks so that they are
1/4 to 1/3 full when the system is cold, and 2/3 to 3/4 full when
the system is at the maximum normal operating temperature.
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