Thixotropic mixture and method of making same

摘要: A mixture for the storage of heat energy utilizing a fusion material includes sodium sulfate decahydrate, borax as nucleating agent, and hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate (attapulgus clay) homogenizing agent. This composition maintains salt-hydrate in suspension during repeated heating cooling cycles. method is also disclosed preparing which steps mixing water with attapulgus clay, adding agent to initial mixture, including such decahydrate.