The Rheology Handbook: Thomas G. Mezger
The Rheology Handbook: Thomas G. Mezger
The Rheology Handbook: Thomas G. Mezger
Thomas G. Mezger
1 Introduction
1.1 Rheology, rheometry and viscoelasticity
1.2 Deformation and flow behavior
3 Rotational tests
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic principles
3.2.1 Test modes controlled shear rate (CSR) and controlled shear stress (CSS), raw data
and rheological parameters
3.3 Flow curves and viscosity functions
3.3.1 Description of the test
3.3.2 Shear-thinning flow behavior
3.3.2.1 Structures of polymers showing shear-thinning behavior
3.3.2.2 Structures of dispersions showing shear-thinning behavior
3.3.3 Shear-thickening flow behavior
3.3.3.1 Structures of polymers showing shear-thickening behavior
3.3.3.2 Structures of dispersions showing shear-thickening behavior
3.3.4 Yield point
3.3.4.1 Yield point determination using the flow curve diagram
3.3.4.2 Yield point determination using the shear stress/deformation diagram.
3.3.4.3 Further information on yield points
3.3.5 Overview: Flow curves and viscosity functions
3.3.6 Fitting functions for flow and viscosity curves
3.3.6.1 Model function for ideally viscous flow behavior
3.3.6.2 Model functions for shear-thinning and shear-thickening flow behavior
3.3.6.3 Model functions for flow behavior with zero-shear and infinite-shear viscosity
3.3.6.4 Model functions for flow curves with a yield point
3.3.7 The effects of rheological additives in aqueous dispersions
3.4 Time-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function
3.4.1 Description of the test
3.4.2 Time-dependent flow behavior of samples showing no hardening
3.4.2.1 Structural decomposition and regeneration (thixotropy and rheopexy) .
3.4.2.2 Test methods for investigating thixotropic behavior
3.4.3 Time-dependent flow behavior of samples showing hardening
3.5 Temperature-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function
3.5.1 Description of the test
3.5.2 Temperature-dependent flow behavior of samples showing no hardening
3.5.3 Temperature-dependent flow behavior of samples showing hardening .
3.5.4 Fitting functions for curves of the temperature-dependent viscosity ...
3.6 Pressure-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function
5 Viscoelastic behavior
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Basic principles
5.2.1 Viscoelastic liquids according to Maxwell
5.2.1.1 Maxwell model
5.2.1.2 Examples of the behavior of VE liquids in practice
5.2.2 Viscoelastic solids according to Kelvin/Voigt
5.2.2.1 Kelvin/Voigt model
5.2.2.2 Examples of the behavior of VE solids in practice
5.3 Normal stresses
6 Creep tests
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Basic principles
6.2.1 Description of the test
6.2.2 Ideally elastic behavior
6.2.3 Ideally viscous behavior
6.2.4 Viscoelastic behavior
6.3 Analysis
6.3.1 Behavior of the molecules
6.3.2 Burgers model
6.3.3 Curve discussion
6.3.4 Definition of terms
6.3.4.1 Zero-shear viscosity
6.3.4.2 Creep compliance, and creep recovery compliance
6.3.4.3 Retardation time
6.3.4.4 Retardation time spectrum
6.3.5 Data conversion
6.3.6 Determination of the molar mass distribution
7 Relaxation tests
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic principles
7.2.1 Description of the test
7.2.2 Ideally elastic behavior
7.2.3 Ideally viscous behavior
7.2.4 Viscoelastic behavior
7.3 Analysis
7.3.1 Behavior of the molecules
7.3.2 Curve discussion
7.3.3 Definition of terms
7.3.3.1 Relaxation modulus
7.3.3.2 Relaxation time
7.3.3.3 Relaxation time spectrum
7.3.4 Data conversion
7.3.5 Determination of the molar mass distribution
10 Measuring systems
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Concentric cylinder measuring systems (CC MS)
10.2.1 Cylinder measuring systems in general
10.2.1.1 Geometry of cylinder measuring systems showing a large gap
10.2.1.2 Operating methods
10.2.1.3 Calculations
10.2.2 Narrow-gap concentric cylinder measuring systems according to ISO 3219
10.2.2.1 Geometry of ISO cylinder systems
10.2.2.2 Calculations
10.2.2.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.2.2.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in cylinder measuring systems
10.2.2.5 Advantages and disadvantages of cylinder measuring systems
10.2.3 Double-gap measuring systems (DG MS)
10.2.4 High-shear cylinder measuring systems (HS MS)
10.3 Cone-and-plate measuring systems (CP MS)
10.3.1 Geometry of cone-and-plate systems
10.3.2 Calculations
10.3.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.3.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in CP systems
10.3.5 Cone truncation and gap setting
10.3.6 Maximum particle size
10.3.7 Filling of the cone-and-plate measuring system
10.3.8 Advantages and disadvantages of cone-and-plate measuring systems
10.4 Parallel-plate measuring systems (PP MS)
10.4.1 Geometry of parallel-plate systems
10.4.2 Calculations
10.4.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.4.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in a PP system
10.4.5 Recommendations for gap setting
10.4.6 Automatic gap setting and automatic gap control using the normal force
control option
10.4.7 Determination of the temperature gradient in the sample
10.4.8 Advantages and disadvantages of parallel-plate measuring systems
10.5 Mooney/Ewart measuring systems (ME MS)
10.6 Relative measuring systems
10.6.1 Measuring systems with sandblasted, profiled or serrated surfaces
10.6.2 Spindles in the form of disks, pins, and spheres
10.6.3 Krebs spindles or paddles
10.6.4 Paste spindles and rotors showing pins and vanes
10.6.5 Ball measuring systems, performing rotation on a circular line
10.6.6 Further relative measuring systems
10.7 Measuring systems for solid torsion bars
10.7.1 Bars showing a rectangular cross section
10.7.2 Bars showing a circular cross section
10.7.3 Composite materials
11 Instruments
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Short overview: methods for testing viscosity and elasticity
11.2.1 Very simple determinations
11.2.2 Flow on a horizontal plane
11.2.3 Spreading or slump on a horizontal plane after lifting a container
11.2.4 Flow on an inclined plane
11.2.5 Flow on a vertical plane or over a special tool
11.2.6 Flow in a channel, trough or bowl
11.2.7 Flow cups and other pressureless capillary viscometers
11.2.8 Devices showing rising, sinking, falling and rolling elements
11.2.9 Penetrometers, consistometers and texture analyzers
11.2.10 Pressurized cylinder and capillary devices
11.2.11 Simple rotational viscometer tests
11.2.12 Devices with vibrating or oscillating elements
11.2.13 Rotational and oscillatory curemeters (for rubber testing)
11.2.14 Tension testers
11.2.15 Compression testers
11.2.16 Linear shear testers
11.2.17 Bending or flexure testers
11.2.18 Torsion testers
11.3 Flow cups
11.3.1 ISO cup
11.3.1.1 Capillary length
11.3.1.2 Calculations
11.3.1.3 Flow instabilities, secondary flow effects, turbulent flow conditions in
flow cups
11.3.2 Other types of flow cups
11.4 Capillary viscometers
11.4.1 Glass capillary viscometers
11.4.1.1 Calculations
11.4.1.2 Determination of the molar mass of polymers using diluted polymer
solutions
14 Appendix
14.1 Symbols, signs and abbreviations used
14.2 The Greek alphabet
14.3 Conversion table for units
15 References
15.1 Publications and books
15.2 ISO standards
15.3 ASTM standards
15.4 DIN, DIN EN, DIN EN ISO and EN standards
15.5 Important standards for users of rotational rheometers