THE dynamical methods commonly employed in rheological measurements for determining thixotropic changes in pastes and non-Newtonian fluids are inadequate owing to the superimposition of the shear ...

Chapman and Newell 1 have recently published the following argument : (1) Lugworms can burrow into a particular beach whether covered by sea-water or not. The total downward thrust which a worm ...

Professor Howard Barnes provides an overview of thixotropy in this webinar, including its description, measurement, and importance across various industries and applications. Different examples of ...

The term thixotropy consists of the Greek words "thixis" (touch) and "trepein" (to turn). It means change or transition due to mechanical load. In rheology thixotropic behavior is defined as ...

Professor Howard Barnes provides an overview of thixotropy in this webinar, including its description, measurement, and importance across various industries and applications. Different examples of ...

This value is derived from a variable shear rate test by fitting a power law model to the ensuing data. Figure 1. Thixotropy during a step rate test. The shear rate at the time of extrusion can be ...

Thixotropy is a decrease in the apparent viscosity under shearing, followed by a gradual recovery when the shear is removed. The effect is time dependent. If the viscosity reduces and immediately ...