Table 8-1. Various Bath Fluids and Their Properties
Fluid
Lower
Upper
(# =
Temp.
Temp.
PN)
Limit*
Limit*
Halocarb
70°C (e)
–100°C
on 0.8
(v)**
#5019
Methanol –96°C (fr)
10°C
(fl,cc)
Water
0°C (fr)
95°C (b)
Ethylene
90°C (b)
–30°C (fr)
Glycol—
50%
#5020
Mineral
10°C (v)
166°C
Oil No.7
(fl)
#5011
Silicone
130°C
–40°C
Oil Type
(fl, cc)
(v)**
200.05
#5010
Silicone
209°C
–30°C
Oil Type
(fl, cc)
(v)**
200.10
#5012
Silicone
10°C (v)
230°C
Oil Type
(fl, cc)
200.20
#5013
Silicone
30°C (v)
278°C
Oil Type
(fl, cc)
200.50
#5014
Silicone
70°C (v)
230°C
Oil Type
(fl, cc)
550
300°C
#5016
(fl, oc)
Silicone
80°C (v)
300°C
Oil Type
(fl, oc)
710
#5017
Silicone
66°C (v)
313°C
Oil Type
(fl, oc)
210-H
Heat
180°C (fr)
550°C
Transfer
Salt
#5001
*Limiting Factors — b - boiling point e - high evaporation fl - flash point fr - freeze point v - viscosity — Flash point test oc = open cup cc = closed
cup
**Very low water solubility, ice will form as a slush from condensation below freezing.