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Table 1

Alkanes used for tests.

	Formula	Volume; (μL)	Density; (g/mL); at 20°C	Weight; (mg)	MP*(°C)
Hexane	C6H14	100	0.70	70	−95.0
Hexadecane	C16H34		0.77	77	18.0
Icosane	C20H42	100	0.76	76	36.7
Pentacosane	C25H52	(Hexane Solution)	0.80	80	53.0
Triacontane	C30H62		0.78	78	65.8

Density data from International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
*MP: melting point.