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  2. List of viscosities - Wikipedia

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    Consequently, if a liquid has dynamic viscosity of n centiPoise, and its density is not too different from that of water, then its kinematic viscosity is around n centiStokes. For gas, the dynamic viscosity is usually in the range of 10 to 20 microPascal-seconds, or 0.01 to 0.02 centiPoise. The density is usually on the order of 0.5 to 5 kg/m^3.

  3. Viscosity - Wikipedia

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    Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's rate-dependent resistance to a change in shape or to movement of its neighboring portions relative to one another. [1] For liquids, it corresponds to the informal concept of thickness; for example, syrup has a higher viscosity than water. [2]

  4. Shear thinning - Wikipedia

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    The value of η ∞ represents the lowest viscosity attainable and may be orders of magnitude lower than η 0, depending on the degree of shear thinning. Viscosity is plotted against shear rate in a log(η) vs. log( γ ˙ {\displaystyle {\dot {\gamma }}} ) plot, where the linear region is the shear-thinning regime and can be expressed using the ...

  5. Heavy liquid - Wikipedia

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    A heavy liquid is a solution or liquid chemical substance with a high density and a relatively low viscosity. Heavy liquids are often used for determination of density in mineralogy, for density gradient centrifugation and for separating mixtures. A bottle of bromoform, a heavy liquid

  6. Thixotropy - Wikipedia

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    Mānuka honey is an example of a thixotropic material.. Thixotropy is a time-dependent shear thinning property. Certain gels or fluids that are thick or viscous under static conditions will flow (become thinner, less viscous) over time when shaken, agitated, shear-stressed, or otherwise stressed (time-dependent viscosity).

  7. Kerosene - Wikipedia

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    Kerosene is a low-viscosity, clear liquid formed from hydrocarbons obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum between 150 and 275 °C (300 and 525 °F), resulting in a mixture with a density of 0.78–0.81 g/cm 3. It is miscible with petroleum solvents but immiscible with water.

  8. Glycerol - Wikipedia

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    It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in lipids known as glycerides. It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations. Because of its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and is hygroscopic in ...

  9. Non-Newtonian fluid - Wikipedia

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    Slime flows under low stresses but breaks under higher stresses. Flubber, also commonly known as slime, is a non-Newtonian fluid, easily made from polyvinyl alcohol–based glues (such as white "school" glue) and borax. It flows under low stresses but breaks under higher stresses and pressures.