Energy & electrochemical materials · Thermal-energy-storage materials
Molten nitrate thermal-storage salt
Molten nitrate thermal-storage salt is catalogued as a sensible heat-storage salt for screening by family, application and process. Condition-specific engineering values require a cited grade or product dataset.
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Overview
This entry identifies and classifies the material. Verified engineering properties have not yet been added.
- Material class
- Energy & electrochemical materials
- Category
- Thermal-energy-storage materials
- Family
- Sensible heat-storage salt
- Product forms
- Powder, Electrode, Coating
Composition
| Constituent | Min | Max | Typical | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula / system | NaNO3-KNO3 | Identity field; not a quantitative grade specification. |
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Properties and conditions
Engineering properties
No verified engineering-property values are listed for this material.
Conditions
Reference electrode/material state
Composition, particle morphology, state of charge and test protocol must be stated.
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Processing and use
Processing
- Properties depend on formulation, condition, product form and processing route.
Applications
- Concentrated solar thermal storage
Selection considerations
- Reference-depth identity record. Verify the governing specification and condition-specific data before engineering use.
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Standards and related materials
Standards and designations
No standard designation is listed.
Other names
- NaNO3-KNO3
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Sources and context
Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy battery materials resourcesIdentity and family reference
- NREL research data and materials resourcesSupporting data repository
Confirm the applicable specification, product form and condition before using values for design or procurement.
Supply and sustainability
Availability and qualification depend on grade, product form, certification route and regional supply chain.
Assess service life, repairability, recycled content, recovery route and end-of-life separation for the intended system.