Structural turbulence in polymer solutions

A. Ram, A. Tamir

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Abstract

The appearance of structural turbulence in polyisobutylene solutions at low Reynolds numbers has been detected and analyzed. This type of turbulence is characterized by a critical shear stress rather than a critical Reynolds number. The critical shear stress decreases with increasing molecular weights of dilution. The role of deformability of the polymer chains under shear flow is found to be significant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2751-2762
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume8
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1964
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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