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Phase-change material in : Ageing

Read the condition on Phase-change material before the nickname. Year , line “Ageing,” figure 21. Typical declared class: paraffin = combustible; salts vary. This is not a universal passport.

This atlas treats Phase-change material as a system: mill route, coatings, tests and the cavity it sits in. Conductivity note: low-to-moderate; often needs fins or graphite. Insulation score 52/100 is relative to 32 entries — metals lose, VIPs and aerogels win. Fire letter in editorial use: paraffin = combustible; salts vary. Do not equate A1 with “safe in a blaze” or E with “illegal”. Assemblies decide.

Origin: NASA / Telkes 1940s–70s; building PCM 2000s, United States / Germany. The process chapter follows feedstock → conversion → forming → finish → install. Uses span buildings to defence / safety. Pairings matter: mineral-wool. Circularity mark 48/100. Ask which scrap, which certificate, which year.

Related atlas entries, a short glossary, and three threads that keep Phase-change material honest. EN 13501-1 reaction-to-fire letter (A1–F), not a wall rating. Thermal conductivity in W/m·K. Lower means better bulk insulation. Declared performance after blowing-agent or moisture drift.

The label keeps Phase-change material, , and 21. “Ageing” is the condition on the figure.21

Figures to keep

Year of the condition
21
Property figure
21
Material
Phase-change material
Use line
Ageing

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