Viscosity Testing

We can perform viscosity tests as a function of many variables:

• Temperature
• Shear rate
• Composition
• Storage conditions
• Shipping conditions in accelerated aging studies
• Yield Stress
• Test SOPs
• Flow simulations

Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids are routinely tested and many commercial soft solid compositions.

Rheology Testing

Our rheology measurements include the following tests:

• Strain Sweeps
• Frequency Sweeps
• Time Sweeps
• Curing Kinetics
• Aging
• Storage Stability
• Yield Stress
• Test SOPs

We have standard testing protocols for each class of measurements.

Rheology testing should be the workhorse of product and process development. Understand the objective of the measurements and select the right ones.

Test Selection

If you are unsure of what tests you may need, we can help you with test selection, to better understand your materials or products. If need be, we can also provide an SOP for the individual test results.

Data Interpretation

Now that you have all of the test results, what are the rheology measurements telling you about the materials you are working with. This is often the most difficult component of rheology testing. First, know what tests to run, and Secondly, understand that the results mean. We can help you with data interpretation and the next steps.