Table 2 Heat of fusion, onset temperature of KNO3, and the nanofluids obtained with 1.0 wt.% of different nanoparticles
Material | Heat of fusion (J/g) | Onset temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
KNO3 | 91.61 | 335.7 |
KNO3 + SiO2 | 102.46 | 333.7 |
KNO3 + Al2O3 | 92.10 | 333.3 |
KNO3 + SiO2-Al2O3 | 82.90 | 333.9 |