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Determining And Measuring Thixotropy and Rheology For CoatingsApplications Using Equipment From Malvern Instruments

Determining And Measuring Thixotropy and Rheology For Coatings Applications Using Equipment From Malvern Instruments

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Topics Covered

Background

Interpretation

Conclusion

Measurement Conditions

Background

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 returns after shearing, the material is not thixotropic but just 'shear thinning'. It is important to recognise thixotropy in materials, otherwise the shear history of the sample may adversely affect the accuracy and reproducibility of the test.

Figure 1. Hysteresis Loop Test

Interpretation

In this hysteresis loop test, the sample is subjected to increasing shear and then reducing shear. The results give an indication whether the sample is thixotropic. Sample A has a high degree of thixotropy, so a loop is seen between the UP and DOWN curves, i.e. the samples behave differently before and after shearing.

Sample B appears to have only a shear thinning nature, as the UP and DOWN curves almost overlay each other. Traditionally, users have related the degree of thixotropy to the magnitude of the integrated loop area, although there are now other techniques as indicated below which give more meaningful results.

Conclusion

If the coating is found to be thixotropic, this should be taken into account when carrying out subsequent tests. Sample application will need to be carried out in a reproducible way, or the samples should be pre-sheared so that they all have the same shear history.

To quantify thixotropy in a more meaningful way, it is usual to perform a dynamic test.

Measurement Conditions

Samples: Paints

Geometry: Cone and plate system 4° / 40 mm with a solvent trap

Shear rate sweep: 1 - 500 S-1 Up/Down Linear

Ramp time: 120 seconds

 

Date Added: Jun 6, 2005


 

 

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