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For the highly flammable fuel called "paraffine" in Britain see Kerosene.
For other uses of the word see paraffine (disambiguation) paraffine is a common name for a group of alkane hydrocarbons with the general formula C n H 2 n +2 where n is the number of carbon atoms.
The simplest paraffine molecule is that of methane CH 4 a gas at room temperature.
Heavier members the series such as that of octane C 8 H 18 appear as liquids at room temperature.
The solid forms of paraffine called paraffine wax are from the heaviest molecules from C 20 to C 40.
paraffine wax was identified by Carl Reichenbach in 1830.
It is distinct from the fuel known in Britain as paraffine oil or just paraffine which is called kerosene in American English.
Usage of the term varies in other countries leading to confusion about which substance is being referred to.
The name is derived from the Latin parum (= barely) + affinis with the meaning here of "lacking affinity " or "lacking reactivity ").
Contents 1 paraffine wax: physical and chemical properties 2 Liquid paraffine 3 Uses 3.
It is insoluble in water but soluble in ether benzene and certain esters.
paraffine is unaffected by most common chemical reagents but burns readily.
Pure paraffine wax is an extremely good electrical insulator with an electrical resistivity of between 10 13 and 10 17 ohm meter.
It is an effective neutron moderator and was used in James Chadwick 's 1932 experiments to identify the neutron.
paraffine wax is not much used to make original models for casting as it is relatively brittle at room temperature and usually cannot be cold-carved without excessive chipping and breaking.
Soft pliable waxes such as beeswax are preferred for these purposes.
paraffine wax (C 25 H 52 ) is an excellent material to store heat having a specific heat capacity of 2.
The modification is usually done with additives such as EVA copolymers microcrystalline wax or forms of polyethylene.
The branched properties result in a modified paraffine with a higher viscosity smaller crystalline structure and modified functional properties.
It is often used in infrared spectroscopy as it has a relatively uncomplicated IR spectrum.
When the sample to be tested is made into a mull (a very thick solution) liquid paraffine is added so it can be spread on the disks to be tested.
Food-grade paraffine wax is used in some candies to make them look shiny.
Although edible it is nondigestible; it passes right through the body without being broken down.
Non-food grade paraffine wax can contain oils and other impurities which may be toxic or harmful.
Magic Shell Coating for many kinds of hard cheese like Edam cheese.
As anti-caking moisture repellent and dustbinding coatings for fertilizers.
Surfing for grip on surfboards as a component of surfwax.
The primary component of glide wax used on skis and snowboards.
For use on handrails and cement ledges to dramatically reduce friction for grinding commonly used in a sport called skateboarding.
The paraffine test is used in forensics to detect nitrates and nitrites on the hand of a shooting suspect.
Blends of paraffine and micro waxes in rubber compounds as anti-ozonant agent to prevent cracking of the rubber.
The antiozonant waxes can today be produced from synthetic waxes FT wax and Fischer Tropsch wax.
Mechanical thermostats and actuators as an expansion medium for activating such devices.
Kaye and Laby Tables of Physical and Chemical Constants.
^ Attenuation of fast neutrons: neutron moderation and diffusion.
Kaye and Laby Tables of Physical and Chemical Constants.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; World Health Organization (1976).
All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.This Danish Concept founded in 1970 are in locaions such as Belgium Denmark Germany Swedan and the USA.
Whilst honeymooning in beautiful Belgium this stunning unique concept was discovered in a quaint arcade in Gent.
After falling for this wonderful concept there was a vision that Paraffine would bring a sense of happiness warmth colour and ambiance into Australian homes.
After returning fromÒ Europe in August 2002 our plan is to introduce a stunning new concept that this Country has never seen before.
Ò Our plan is to operate a chain of Retail Paraffine Stores which capture European culture emotion and design.
We provide a large range of display product/ideas for Weddings and Private/Corporate Functions.
(Wonderful ambiance/mood created unseen by people in Australia other than those who may haveÒ experienced a European Christmas store).
* Offer Gift Wrapping Service along with decoration/design/display advice.