Thermochimica Acta, Vol.273, 17-24, 1996
On the Pressure-Dependence of the Heat of Fusion and Melting Temperature of Indium
The pressure dependence of the fusion temperature and the fusion volume change of indium has been investigated with the aid of a high-pressure piston-cylinder-type dilatometer up to 400 MPa. From these results, the pressure dependence of the enthalpy of fusion can be calculated via the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. From our results, together with those of other authors, a best value approximation of the pressure dependence of both quantities has been performed, which we would like to suggest as the basis for calibration of high-pressure thermal analysis devices, especially for DTA and DSC apparatus.
Keywords:SCANNING CALORIMETERS;CALIBRATION