Does anyone know the reference for the recommendation of using glycerin during temperature mapping in qualification testing for a laboratory refrigerator? People have told me using glycerin better simulates the items stored in the refrigerator however I would like to include the reference so that I wont get asked why glycerin and not just water among other questions.
Aslo is glycerin the same as glycerol?
PS i have know idea which other category this shld be in
2006-08-01 04:49:27 · 1 answers · asked by acnemycin 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
glycerin and glycerol are 2 different compounds. at my old job it was an alcohol solution, but glycerin will work.
Sorry it took so long but I had to check with my Dad. He's been working as a research scientist for 25+ years. They use glycerin because when you buy the thermometers made for monitoring the fridge/freezer temp it comes in glycerin. It's a liquid that doesn't evaporate and stays stable when the temp fluxes when the door is opened and shut. Also its nontoxic and innoculus.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-01 07:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋