Rheometry

Trevor A. Strivens

Trevor A. Strivens

ICI Paints Plc., Slough, United Kingdom

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Clifford K. Schoff

Clifford K. Schoff

Schoff Associates, Allison Park, PA, USA

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First published: 15 April 2010

Abstract

The article contains sections titled:

1.

The Science of Rheology

1.1.

Introduction

1.2.

Terminology

1.2.1.

Rheological Measurement Terms

1.2.2.

Rheological Classification of Materials

1.2.3.

Classification of Rheological Experiments and Measuring Systems

1.3.

Examples of Rheological Behavior

1.3.1.

Newtonian Liquids

1.3.2.

Elastic Solids

1.3.3.

Simple Viscoelastic Liquids

1.3.4.

Complex Viscoelastic Liquids

1.3.5.

Thixotropic Liquids

2.

Rheological Measurements

2.1.

Basic Deformation Modes for Measurement

2.1.1.

Shear Deformation

2.1.2.

Extensional Deformation

2.2.

Torsional Shear Deformation

2.2.1.

Rheometer Types

2.2.2.

Measurement Geometries

2.2.2.1.

Parallel Plates

2.2.2.2.

Cone and Plate

2.2.2.3.

Concentric Cylinder (Cup and Bob, Couette)

2.2.2.4.

Other Geometries

2.3.

Capillary (Poiseuille) Shear Flow

2.4.

Extensional Flow

2.5.

Measurement Procedures

2.5.1.

Steady-State Measurements

2.5.2.

Dynamic (Oscillatory) Measurements

2.5.3.

Transient Methods

2.5.4.

Combined Methods

2.5.5.

Normal Stress Measurements

3.

Results of Rheological Measurements

3.1.

Steady-State Measurements

3.2.

Dynamic (Oscillatory) Measurements

3.3.

Transient Measurements

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