Paraffin Wax

An alkane obtained as a residue from the distillation of petroleum it is a waxy substance that is a mixture of alkanes with chains containing 18 to 36 carbon atoms.

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Density	900	kgm-3	Clip
Melting Point	330	K	Clip
Linear expansivity	0.00011	K-1	Clip
Specific heat capacity	2140 to 2900	Jkg-1K-1	Clip
Thermal conductivity	0.25	Wm-1K-1	Clip
Dielectric constant	2.2		Clip

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See also: Oil, Wax.