Can Non-Metallic Triggers Be Used in Sodium Acetate Heat Packs?

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Non-metallic triggers for sodium acetate heat packs are being explored as alternatives to the traditional metal disks that initiate crystallization through heterogeneous nucleation. The discussion focuses on whether certain plastics, particularly those with filler materials, could effectively expose crystals to serve as nucleation sites. Participants are seeking insights on specific types of plastics that might work and where to source them. The goal is to replace the metal trigger in heat packs for a product design application. Exploring these options could lead to innovative designs in heat pack technology.
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Does anybody have any idea of whether or not a non-metallic trigger could be used in sodium acetate heat packs. The crystalisation preocess in the packs is triggered by bending the metal disks inside them which causes heterogeneous nucleation.

Are there any plastics which could work where scratching or bending them would expose the crystals that might then act as nucleation sites for the sodium acetate. I've heard of plastics you can get that contain filler materials, but does anybody reckon these may work or know where to get hold of them.

I'm looking to replace the metal trigger in the pack with a plastic one for a product design application.
 

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