Physical Properties of a Thickened Solvent.

Abstract

The density, vapor pressure, surface tension and viscosity of thickened Dowanol, DPM, were measured experimentally according to standard techniques. Each of the techniques is explained in detail and a brief summary of the theory is also presented. A new parameter called the 'dissolved density' was defined which promises to allow differentiation between thickening polymers. The addition of an acrylate polymer had no effect on the surface tension or vapor pressure of the solvent. The effect of thickener concentration on viscosity was determined over a range of shear rates where the thickened solutions were found to follow the power-law fluid model. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA064306

Entities

People

  • C. L. Chenier
  • G. A. Hill

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Chemistry
  • Elastic Properties
  • Equations
  • Ethers
  • Fluids
  • Heat Of Vaporization
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Properties
  • Rheology
  • Surface Tension
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Viscometers
  • Viscosity

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