What phase -change material is best for thermal energy storage?

hello sir,
I'm doing a research project on phase change materials.. can you tell me the best phase change material for storage of thermal energy?

Fahad Mateen
student - Pakistan
December 1, 2010

There are too many variables for a good answer. I do know that some of the sites that generate electricity by focused mirrors use liquid sodium. That is not something many people could use as a student in a lab sized unit.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
December 3, 2010

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