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Table 1
Thermo-physical properties of the PCM and metal oxide used in this work.
| Properties | Sodium sulfate decahydrate | Copper oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Specific heat capacity J/kg-K | 128.2 | 42.3 |
| Melting and solidification °C | 32.4/16.4 | 1326/ |
| Density g/m3 | 1.46 | 6.315 |
| Thermal conductivity W/m.K | 1.02 | 32.9 |
| Latent heat J/g | 208.2 | 148.30 |
| Dynamic viscosity mPa-s | 2.48 | 11.8 |
| Thermal expansion volume [K−1] | 4.2–300 | 298.15–1300 |
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