Research Article

Influence of Monodisperse Fe3O4 Nanoparticle Size on Electrical Properties of Vegetable Oil-Based Nanofluids

Table 1

Basic physical and chemical properties of the FR3 and the insulating vegetable oil-based nanofluids.

ParameterFR3Nanofluids

AppearanceLight yellowDark yellow
Density (kg·m−3, 20°C)0.900.90
Kinematic viscosity (mm2·s−1, 40°C)43.044.0
Pour point (°C)−18−18
Flash point (°C)325325
Acid value (mg·KOH·g−1)0.030.03
Interfacial tension (mN/m)3030