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Phase diagram of NaNO/sub 3//KNO/sub 3/

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5487455· OSTI ID:5487455
The binary phase diagram of NaNO/sub 3/ and KNO/sub 3/ was studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The phase diagram was modeled with regular solution theory. By fitting the model to the minimum melting point of the system, the regular solution parameters and the heats of mixing for solid solutions of NaNO/sub 3/ and KNO/sub 3/ were estimated. Good agreement was obtained between our data for the liquidus, the previously determined liquidus, and the liquidus calculated from the model.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
5487455
Report Number(s):
SAND80-8502
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English