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The specific heat of propylene glycol has been measured at temperatures from 0.1 K to 6 K. The magnitude and the temperature dependence of the specific heat are similar to that found in other fragile glasses.
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Zhu, DM., Chen, H. Low temperature specific heat of propylene glycol. J Low Temp Phys 106, 73–80 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02403916
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