Table 1 Physical properties of floor structural layers and PCM.

From: Optimizing the axis ratio of elliptical PCM encasement for enhanced thermal performance in radiant floor heating systems

Structural layer

Density (kg/m3)

Specific heat J/(kgK)

Thermal conductivity W/(mK)−1

Phase change temperature range (K)

Heat of fusion (J/g)

Decoration layer

960

2000

0.5

Mortar layer

2200

960

1.25

PCM

870

2000

0.2

303–308

210