water, energy...

Tue Sep 28 01:12:15 UTC 2004

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004, John McGregor wrote:

>> Does anyone on the list know if there is any substance, preferably liquid, 
>> that holds heat energy more readily and has a higher capacity for heat 
>> storage than good ole H20? 
>
> Yes, Glycol. It is the liquid of choice for heat exchangers.

You mean ethylene glycol ? It is toxic among other things.

Peter
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