The Rheology-Handbook

Already in its 4th edition, this standard work describes the principles of rheology clearly, vividly and in practical terms. The book includes the rheology of additives in waterborne dispersions and surfactant systems. Not only it is a great reference book, it can also serve as a textbook for studying the theory behind the methods. The practical use of rheology is presented in the areas quality control, production and application, chemical and mechanical engineering, materials science and industrial research and development. After reading this book, the reader should be able to perform tests with rotational and oscillatory rheometers and interpret the results correctly.

1 Introduction1.1 Rheology, rheometry and viscoelasticity
1.2 Deformation and flow behavior

2 Flow behavior and viscosity
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definition of terms
2.2.1 Shear stress
2.2.2 Shear rate
2.2.3 Viscosity
2.3 Shear load-dependent flow behavior
2.3.1 Ideally viscous flow behavior according to Newton
2.4 Types of flow illustrated by the Two-Plates Model

3 Rotational tests
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic principles
3.2.1 Test modes controlled shear rate (CSR) and controlled shear stress (CSS), raw data and rheological parameters
3.3 Flow curves and viscosity functions
3.3.1 Description of the test
3.3.2 Shear-thinning flow behavior
3.3.2.1 Structures of polymers showing shear-thinning behavior
3.3.2.2 Structures of dispersions showing shear-thinning behavior
3.3.3 Shear-thickening flow behavior
3.3.3.1 Structures of polymers showing shear-thickening behavior
3.3.3.2 Structures of dispersions showing shear-thickening behavior
3.3.4 Yield point
3.3.4.1 Yield point determination using the flow curve diagram
3.3.4.2 Yield point determination using the shear stress/deformation diagram
3.3.4.3 Further information on yield points
3.3.5 Overview: Flow curves and viscosity functions
3.3.6 Fitting functions for flow and viscosity curves
3.3.6.1 Model function for ideally viscous flow behavior
3.3.6.2 Model functions for shear-thinning and shear-thickening flow behavior
3.3.6.3 Model functions for flow behavior with zero-shear and infinite-shear viscosity
3.3.6.4 Model functions for flow curves with a yield point
3.3.7 The effects of rheological additives in aqueous dispersions
3.4 Time-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function
3.4.1 Description of the test
3.4.2 Time-dependent flow behavior of samples showing no hardening
3.4.2.1 Structural decomposition and regeneration (thixotropy and rheopexy)
3.4.2.2 Test methods for investigating thixotropic behavior
3.4.3 Time-dependent flow behavior of samples showing hardening
3.5 Temperature-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function
3.5.1 Description of the test
3.5.2 Temperature-dependent flow behavior of samples showing no hardening
3.5.3 Temperature-dependent flow behavior of samples showing hardening
3.5.4 Fitting functions for curves of the temperature-dependent viscosity...
3.6 Pressure-dependent flow behavior and viscosity function

4 Elastic behavior and shear modulus
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Definition of terms
4.2.1 Deformation and strain
4.2.2 Shear modulus
4.3 Shear load-dependent deformation behavior
4.3.1 Ideally elastic deformation behavior according to Hooke

5 Viscoelastic behavior
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Basic principles
5.2.1 Viscoelastic liquids according to Maxwell
5.2.1.1 Maxwell model
5.2.1.2 Examples of the behavior of VE liquids in practice
5.2.2 Viscoelastic solids according to Kelvin/Voigt
5.2.2.1 Kelvin/Voigt model
5.2.2.2 Examples of the behavior of VE solids in practice
5.3 Normal stresses

6 Creep tests
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Basic principles
6.2.1 Description of the test
6.2.2 Ideally elastic behavior
6.2.3 Ideally viscous behavior
6.2.4 Viscoelastic behavior
6.3 Analysis
6.3.1 Behavior of the molecules
6.3.2 Burgers model
6.3.3 Curve discussion
6.3.4 Definition of terms
6.3.4.1 Zero-shear viscosity
6.3.4.2 Creep compliance, and creep recovery compliance
6.3.4.3 Retardation time
6.3.4.4 Retardation time spectrum
6.3.5 Data conversion
6.3.6 Determination of the molar mass distribution

7 Relaxation tests
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic principles
7.2.1 Description of the test
7.2.2 Ideally elastic behavior
7.2.3 Ideally viscous behavior
7.2.4 Viscoelastic behavior
7.3 Analysis
7.3.1 Behavior of the molecules
7.3.2 Curve discussion
7.3.3 Definition of terms
7.3.3.1 Relaxation modulus
7.3.3.2 Relaxation time
7.3.3.3 Relaxation time spectrum
7.3.4 Data conversion
7.3.5 Determination of the molar mass distribution

8 Oscillatory tests
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic principles
8.2.1 Ideally elastic behavior
8.2.2 Ideally viscous behavior
8.2.3 Viscoelastic behavior
8.2.4 Definition of terms
8.2.5 The test modes controlled shear strain and controlled shear stress, raw data and rheological parameters
8.3 Amplitude sweeps
8.3.1 Description of the test
8.3.2 Structural character of a sample
8.3.3 Limiting value of the LVE range
8.3.3.1 Limiting value of the LVE range in terms of the shear strain
8.3.3.2 Limiting value of the LVE range in terms of the shear stress
8.3.4 Determination of the yield point and the flow point by amplitude sweeps
8.3.4.1 Yield point or yield stress
8.3.4.2 Flow point or flow stress
8.3.4.3 Yield zone between yield point and flow point
8.3.4.4 Evaluation of the two terms yield point and flow point
8.3.4.5 Measuring programs in combination with amplitude sweeps
8.3.5 Frequency-dependence of amplitude sweeps
8.3.6 SAOS and LAOS tests, and Lissajous diagrams
8.4 Frequency sweeps
8.4.1 Description of the test
8.4.2 Behavior of unlinked polymers (solutions and melts)
8.4.2.1 Single Maxwell model for unlinked polymers showing a narrow MMD....
8.4.2.2 Generalized Maxwell model for unlinked polymers showing a wide MMD
8.4.3 Behavior of cross-linked polymers
8.4.4 Behavior of dispersions and gels
8.4.5 Comparison of superstructures using frequency sweeps
8.4.6 Multiwave test
8.4.7 Data conversion
8.5 Time-dependent behavior at constant dynamic-mechanical and isothermal conditions
8.5.1 Description of the test
8.5.2 Time-dependent behavior of samples showing no hardening
8.5.2.1 Structural decomposition and regeneration (thixotropy and rheopexy)
8.5.2.2 Test methods for investigating thixotropic behavior
8.5.3 Time-dependent behavior of samples showing hardening
8.6 Temperature-dependent behavior at constant dynamic mechanical conditions
8.6.1 Description of the test
8.6.2 Temperature-dependent behavior of samples showing no hardening
8.6.2.1 Temperature curves and structures of polymers
8.6.2.2 Temperature-curves of dispersions and gels
8.6.3 Temperature-dependent behavior of samples showing hardening
8.6.4 Thermoanalysis (TA)
8.7 Time/temperature shift
8.7.1 Temperature shift factor according to the WLF method
8.8 The Cox/Merz relation
8.9 Combined rotational and oscillatory tests
8.9.1 Presetting rotation and oscillation in series
8.9.2 Superposition of oscillation and rotation

9 Complex behavior, surfactant systems
9.1 Surfactant systems
9.1.1 Surfactant structures and micelles
9.1.2 Emulsions
9.1.3 Mixtures of surfactants and polymers, surfactant-like polymers
9.1.4 Applications of surfactant systems
9.2 Rheological behavior of surfactant systems
9.2.1 Typical shear behavior
9.2.2 Shear-induced effects, shear-banding and "rheo chaos"

10 Measuring systems
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Concentric cylinder measuring systems (CC MS)
10.2.1 Cylinder measuring systems in general
10.2.1.1 Geometry of cylinder measuring systems showing a large gap
10.2.1.2 Operating methods
10.2.1.3 Calculations
10.2.2 Narrow-gap concentric cylinder measuring systems according to ISO 3219
10.2.2.1 Geometry of ISO cylinder systems
10.2.2.2 Calculations
10.2.2.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.2.2.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in cylinder measuring systems
10.2.2.5 Advantages and disadvantages of cylinder measuring systems
10.2.3 Double-gap measuring systems (DG MS)
10.2.4 High-shear cylinder measuring systems (HS MS)
10.3 Cone-and-plate measuring systems (CP MS)
10.3.1 Geometry of cone-and-plate systems
10.3.2 Calculations
10.3.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.3.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in CP systems
10.3.5 Cone truncation and gap setting
10.3.6 Maximum particle size
10.3.7 Filling of the cone-and-plate measuring system
10.3.8 Advantages and disadvantages of cone-and-plate measuring systems
10.4 Parallel-plate measuring systems (PP MS)
10.4.1 Geometry of parallel-plate systems
10.4.2 Calculations
10.4.3 Conversion between raw data and rheological parameters
10.4.4 Flow instabilities and secondary flow effects in a PP system
10.4.5 Recommendations for gap setting
10.4.6 Automatic gap setting and automatic gap control using the normal force control option
10.4.7 Determination of the temperature gradient in the sample
10.4.8 Advantages and disadvantages of parallel-plate measuring systems
10.5 Mooney/Ewart measuring systems (ME MS)
10.6 Relative measuring systems
10.6.1 Measuring systems with sandblasted, profiled or serrated surfaces
10.6.2 Spindles in the form of disks, pins, and spheres
10.6.3 Krebs spindles or paddles
10.6.4 Paste spindles and rotors showing pins and vanes
10.6.5 Ball measuring systems, performing rotation on a circular line
10.6.6 Further relative measuring systems
10.7 Measuring systems for solid torsion bars
10.7.1 Bars showing a rectangular cross section
10.7.2 Bars showing a circular cross section
10.7.3 Composite materials
10.8 Special measuring devices
10.8.1 Special measuring conditions which influence rheology
10.8.1.1 Magnetic fields for magneto-rheological fluids
10.8.1.2 Electrical fields for electro-rheological fluids
10.8.1.3 Immobilization of suspensions by extraction of fluid
10.8.1.4 UV light for UV-curing materials
10.8.2 Rheo-optical measuring devices
10.8.2.1 Terms from optics
10.8.2.2 Microscopy
10.8.2.3 Devices for measuring anisotropy in terms of optical rotation and birefringence
10.8.2.4 SALS for diffracted light quanta
10.8.2.5 SAXS for diffracted X-rays
10.8.2.6 SANS for scattered neutrons
10.8.2.7 Velocity profile of flow fields
10.8.3 Other special measuring devices
10.8.3.1 Interfacial rheology on two-dimensional liquid films
10.8.3.2 Dielectric analysis, and DE conductivity of materials showing electric dipoles
10.8.3.3 NMR, and resonance of magnetically active atomic nuclei
10.8.4 Other kinds of testings besides shear tests
10.8.4.1 Tensile tests, extensional viscosity, and extensional rheology
10.8.4.2 Tack test, stickiness and tackiness
10.8.4.3 Tribology

11 Instruments
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Short overview: methods for testing viscosity and elasticity
11.2.1 Very simple determinations
11.2.2 Flow on a horizontal plane
11.2.3 Spreading or slump on a horizontal plane after lifting a container
11.2.4 Flow on an inclined plane
11.2.5 Flow on a vertical plane or over a special tool
11.2.6 Flow in a channel, trough or bowl
11.2.7 Flow cups and other pressureless capillary viscometers
11.2.8 Devices showing rising, sinking, falling and rolling elements
11.2.9 Penetrometers, consistometers and texture analyzers
11.2.10 Pressurized cylinder and capillary devices
11.2.11 Simple rotational viscometer tests
11.2.12 Devices with vibrating or oscillating elements
11.2.13 Rotational and oscillatory curemeters (for rubber testing)
11.2.14 Tension testers
11.2.15 Compression testers
11.2.16 Linear shear testers
11.2.17 Bending or flexure testers
11.2.18 Torsion testers
11.3 Flow cups
11.3.1 ISO cup
11.3.1.1 Capillary length
11.3.1.2 Calculations
11.3.1.3 Flow instabilities, secondary flow effects, turbulent flow conditions in flow cups
11.3.2 Other types of flow cups
11.4 Capillary viscometers
11.4.1 Glass capillary viscometers
11.4.1.1 Calculations
11.4.1.2 Determination of the molar mass of polymers using diluted polymer solutions
11.4.1.3 Determination of the viscosity index VI of petrochemicals
11.4.2 Pressurized capillary viscometers
11.4.2.1 MFR and MVR testers driven by a weight ("low-pressure capillary viscometers")
11.4.2.2 High-pressure capillary viscometers driven by an electric drive, for testing highly viscous and paste-like materials
11.4.2.3 High-pressure capillary viscometers driven by gas pressure, for testing liquids
11.5 Falling-ball viscometers
11.6 Rotational and oscillatory rheometers
11.6.1 Rheometer set-ups
11.6.2 Control loops
11.6.3 Devices to measure torques
11.6.4 Devices to measure deflection angles and rotational speeds
11.6.5 Bearings
11.6.6 Temperature control systems

12 Guideline for rheological tests
12.1 Selection of the measuring system
12.2 Rotational tests
12.2.1 Flow and viscosity curves
12.2.2 Time-dependent flow behavior (rotation)
12.2.3 Step tests (rotation): structural decomposition and regeneration ("thixotropy")
12.2.4 Temperature-dependent flow behavior (rotation)
12.3 Oscillatory tests
12.3.1 Amplitude sweeps
12.3.2 Frequency sweeps
12.3.3 Time-dependent viscoelastic behavior (oscillation)
12.3.4 Step tests (oscillation): structural decomposition and regeneration ("thixotropy")
12.3.5 Temperature-dependent viscoelastic behavior (oscillation)
12.4 Selection of the test type
12.4.1 Behavior at rest
12.4.2 Flow behavior
12.4.3 Structural decomposition and regeneration ("thixotropic behavior", e.g. of coatings)

13 Rheologists and the historical development of rheology
13.1. Development until the 19th century
13.2 Development between 1800 and 1900
13.3 Development between 1900 and 1949
13.4 Development between 1950 and 1979
13.5 Development since 1980

14 Appendix
14.1 Symbols, signs and abbreviations used
14.2 The Greek alphabet
14.3 Conversion table for units

15 References
15.1 Publications and books
15.2 ISO standards
15.3 ASTM standards
15.4 DIN, DIN EN, DIN EN ISO and EN standards
15.5 Important standards for users of rotational rheometers