Chemistry of organic eutectics (III). α-Naphthol-naphthalene system

Relative supercooling, linear velocity of crystallization and microstructure for the α-naphthol-naphthalene eutectic system have been investigated in order to understand the mechanism of eutectic solidification. Heat of fusion measurements indicate the possibility of molecular association in the liquid melt. The effective distribution coefficient, direction of solute transference, and separation efficiency have also been determined using zone melting technique.