ISSN:
1435-1528
Keywords:
Rheometer
;
transient stress
;
parallel plate
;
shear properties
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A parallel-plate rheometer (PPR) has been constructed for use with the Materials Test System (MTS) for the measurement of fast transient and steady-state responses of polymeric liquids. This particular combination exploits the versatility and capability of the MTS programmable drive system, while the design of the PPR ensures the ideal simple shearing configuration. Instrument compliance, material inertia and mechanical lag in both the input and output components of the system are minimal, thus avoiding defects of most existing rheometers. Reproducible data on a 20% polyisobutylene-in-decalin solution have been obtained for various complicated flow programs. This test system is thus suitable for extensive rheological characterization of complex viscous liquids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01679832
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