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Table 15-3.—Average Cooling Rates of Some Liquids and Gases Used for Cooling, as<br />

Compared with Cooling Rate of Water at 65°F<br />

Cooling Medium<br />

Cooling Rate,<br />

as Compared to<br />

Water at 65°F<br />

10-percent brine solution at 65°F ........... 1.96<br />

10-percent caustic soda solution ............ 1.38<br />

Water at 65°F ..................... 1.00<br />

Prepared oil ...................... 0.44<br />

Fuel oil ......................... 0.36<br />

Cottonseed oil ..................... 0.36<br />

Neatsfoot oil ...................... 0.33<br />

Sperm oil ........................ 0.33<br />

Fish oil ......................... 0.31<br />

Castor oil ........................ 0.29<br />

Machine oil ...................... 0.22<br />

Lard oil ........................ 0.19<br />

Circulated oil ...................... 0.032<br />

Still air ......................... 0.015<br />

Special temperature-indicating crayons or other<br />

materials may be available for use in connection with<br />

heat treatment. These materials give a much more<br />

accurate indication of temperature than can be obtained<br />

by merely observing the color of the metal.<br />

Temperature-indicating crayons are made of materials<br />

that melt rapidly and clearly at specified temperatures.<br />

A series of crayons is supplied to cover a wide range of<br />

temperatures.<br />

The crayons are easy to use. You select the crayon<br />

that is labeled with the temperature you want. As the<br />

metal is being heated, stroke the work with the crayon.<br />

When the metal is below the temperature rating of the<br />

crayon, the crayon will leave a dry or chalky mark on<br />

the surface. When the proper temperature is reached or<br />

exceeded, the crayon will melt quickly, leaving a liquid<br />

smear on the metal. Do not forget that the crayons<br />

indicate only the skin or surface temperature of the<br />

metal. The interior of the piece may be at quite a<br />

15-10<br />

different temperature unless the piece has been soaking<br />

for some time.<br />

COOLING EQUIPMENT<br />

The rate of cooling is controlled by selecting an<br />

appropriate cooling medium and cooling procedure.<br />

The equipment required for cooling includes the<br />

substances used for cooling, a tank or other container to<br />

hold the cooling medium, and various kinds of tongs,<br />

baskets, and other devices for handling and holding the<br />

work.<br />

The rate at which a metal cools depends upon a<br />

number of factors. The size, shape, temperature, and<br />

composition of the material and the temperature and<br />

composition of the cooling medium are the major<br />

factors involved. The rate at which a cooling medium<br />

can absorb heat is also greatly influenced by circulation.<br />

When the cooling medium is agitated, the rate of

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