Silanol
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| Specific Heat | 101 J/mol*K |
| Latent Heat | 10000 J/mol |
| Min Condensation Pressure | 516 kPa at 163.68638101 K |
| Max Liquid Temperature | 6000 kPa at 821.669458033 K |
| Freezes at | 163.68638101 K |
| Liquid Volume | 160 L/kmol |
| Molar Mass | 166 g/mol |
Description
Silanol is the premium refrigerant gas for utilizing phase change to pump heat. With its extremely high heat capacity it also makes an excellent coolant, able to absorb large quantities of heat energy with minimal temperature fluctuation.
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Usage
Silanol is best used as a phase-change coolant in high-temperature-range loops. Its high critical temperature of 821.7 K (548.55 °C) allows it to still liquify and eject heat even on Venus (but not during Vulcan daytime).
However, its extremely low molar volume of just 0.16 L/mol (6.25 mols/L) limits how quickly it can be pumped into an Evaporation Chamber, for a maximum achievable evaporation capacity of 15.625 kJ at a 0.25 L/tick flow rate. For medium-temperature applications, a Water loop may provide superior performance.
Sources
Silanol is planned to be obtained through late-game synthesis[1]. It can also be acquired from Gas traders.
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Notes
- Internal game constants refer to it as Coolant.
- Silanol is toxic to all lifeforms, causing damage when breathed at partial pressures above 1kPa.
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