@inbook{f365f9d240d047079c570395da94f9a8,
title = "Types of PCMs and their selection",
abstract = "This chapter introduces the key physical properties of PCMs that govern their successful thermal performance. The main classifications of PCMs are presented: organic, inorganic and metallic, with a discussion of the common applications in which each classification is used. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are discussed. Typical properties of many common PCMs are tabulated and references provided for more information.",
keywords = "Inorganic PCM, Latent heat, Liquid metals, Organic PCM, PCM properties, Specific heat",
author = "Fleischer, {Amy S.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015, The Author(s).",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-20922-7_3",
language = "English",
series = "SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
number = "9783319209210",
pages = "37--47",
booktitle = "SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology",
address = "Germany",
edition = "9783319209210",
}