Moon, D.
, Bur, A.
and Migler, K.
(2008),
Multi-sample micro-slit rheometry, Journal of Rheology, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901764
(Accessed April 21, 2025)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Multi-sample micro-slit rheometry
Published
Author(s)
, ,
Abstract
We have developed a multi-sample micro-slit rheometer MMR which is capable of measurements over a broad range of temperatures, viscosities and shear rates. The instrument is mechanically simple as the flow is generated by external gas pressure and the shear rate is measured through optical tracking of the flow front. In the current implementation, the required volume of each sample is approximately 20 L and we measure four samples simultaneously. We demonstrate the performance of the MMR by measurement of the flow curves viscosity versus shear rate of three representative polymers: A polydimethylsiloxane melt, a polyisobutylene solution, and a polystyrene melt. We adapt standard data correction methods to account for shear-thinning and entry/flow-front effects. We report a high level of accuracy and precision. This instrument will be particularly useful in cases of multiple samples, limited material quantity, and when optical access is useful.Citation
Journal of Rheology
Volume
52
Issue
5
Pub Type
Journals
Download Paper
Keywords
characterization, micro-rheology
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact reflib@nist.gov.
Created September 16, 2008, Updated October 12, 2021