Method for determining the latent heat of oils

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The discussion focuses on determining the latent heat of oils using methodologies similar to those applied for ice. It highlights the challenge of identifying the freezing point of oils, which is often lower than standard domestic freezer temperatures. Additionally, the need for specific heat values of oils is emphasized to accurately calculate the heat required for the melted oil to reach thermal equilibrium with cooling water. The comparison underscores the complexities involved in measuring latent heat for different materials.

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The concept is OK, BUT at what temperature does the OIL "freeze"? can you achieve that? (perhaps it is lower than an available domestic freezer can achieve) Also do you have the specific heat of the oil, so you can calculate how much heat the "meted oil" needs to warm up to match the cooling water. The "latent heat of ice" experiment was convenient in that melted ice IS water, whereas melted OIL is not.
 

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