SOLID-SOLUTIONS OF NORMAL-PARAFFINS

The results of the X-ray diffraction and thermal X-ray diffraction stu dies of the isomorphism of the paraffins CnH2n+2 are revised based on new principles asserting the existence of several types of rotator sta tes of paraffins. Along with the known isomorphism factors, such as th e parity (symmetry) of the starting components and the difference betw een the chain lengths of their molecules (Delta n) there is a factor t hat is specific to paraffins: differences in the energy state of molec ules entering solid solutions.