In article , The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Alan Braggins wrote:

the insulation requirements for hot water are a lot less demanding than
molten salt :-)

That depends. The microencapsulated salt hydrate:
http://www.capzo.nl/index.asp?CategorieID=2&Taal=EN
has a melting temperature of 35C.

(But yes, molten sodium chloride isn't likely to be a domestic application.)


Neat link. I bet it isnt as cheap as water tho :-)

I'm sure it isn't. Potentially a lot easier to use than a tank of boiling
water though, and so cheaper overall.