Parameter
Control
Treated
Latent heat of fusion ΔH (J/g)
179.77
103.47
Melting point (°C)
111.18
112.56
Onset temperature (°C)
200
168
T
max
(°C)
217.11
189.2
Table 2:
Thermal analysis of control and treated samples of resorcinol. T
max
: Temperature at which maximum weight loss occur.