Description of the method
Rheology deals with the deformation and flow behaviour of matter. The groups within the FSP FunMat can offer various methods:
- Rheometry:measurement of the flow and deformation properties of materials under mechanical stress
- Density determination
- Viscosity determination:dynamic viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, molecular weight of polymers
Examplesof applications
Rheometry
- Flow behaviour of liquids and pastes
- Processability of plastics
Density determination
- Purity testing of chemicals and solvents
- Porosity of foams
- Degree of cross-linking in thermosets
Viscosity measurement
- Measurements possible with as little as 100 µl of sample
- Polymerisation behaviour
- Flow behaviour of adhesives
- Pumpability of suspensions and pastes
- Spray behaviour of coatings
- Drip behaviour of dispensing fluids