Question
Are there any alternatives to Stearic acid for the cooling curve experiment?
Answer
Chemicals which potentially could be used for the cooling curve experiment are:Stearic acid (mpt 67-72C)
Phenyl salicylate (Salol) (mpt 41-43C)
Paraffin wax - S0001363/500G (mpt 53-57C)
Palmitic acid - S0001710/100G (mpt 61-62C)
Oleic acid - S0001244/500ML (mpt 13-14C)
Lauric acid - S0004895/100G (mpt 43C)
Napthalene - S4101233/500G (mpt 80 - 82C)
However, there are some respiratory hazards associated with many of these.