Capillary Rheometer Analysis is an advanced method used for assessing the flow characteristics and viscosity of materials under specific shear rates. This technique plays a key role in examining how materials behave under mechanical stress, providing valuable insights for the enhancement and quality assurance of eco-friendly materials.
What is Capillary Rheometer Analysis?
The fundamental concept of capillary rheometry involves the controlled extrusion of a material through a narrow capillary tube under specific temperature and pressure conditions. By measuring the pressure drop across the capillary, the material's viscosity can be determined. Calculating the shear rate from the flow rate and capillary geometry offers valuable information about the material's viscoelastic properties. These insights are crucial for anticipating how the material will perform in different processing scenarios like extrusion, injection molding, and coating.
Why Do Capillary Rheometer Analysis?
- Precision and Accuracy: Capillary rheometers offer highly precise measurements of viscosity across a broad range of shear rates, which is vital for materials characterization.
- Material Simulation: It simulates real-world processing conditions, allowing for the optimization of material performance and processing parameters.
- Troubleshooting: Capillary rheometry helps in identifying and resolving processing issues such as melt fracture, die swell, and slippage flow.
- Quality Control: It is used for lot-to-lot quality control, ensuring consistency and reliability in material properties.
- Research and Development: It aids in the development of new materials with desired rheological properties, particularly in the field of environment-friendly materials.
Our Services
At CD BioSciences, we offer a comprehensive capillary rheometer analysis service tailored to the needs of environment-friendly materials analysis. Our service is designed to provide detailed insights into the rheological properties of materials, supporting the development of sustainable and eco-friendly products.
We provide a range of services, including:
Shear Viscosity Measurement
Determining how viscosity changes with varying shear rates.
Extensional Viscosity Measurement
Assessing the material's resistance to stretching or elongation.
Melt Density Analysis
Calculating the density of materials in their molten state.
Thermal Stability Studies
Investigating the stability of materials under different temperature conditions.
Sample Requirements
For our capillary rheometer analysis service, we require:
- Non-thermosetting Samples: Samples that do not harden or set during testing.
- Non-hazardous Samples: Samples that do not release toxic or harmful substances during decomposition.
- Sample Quantity: A minimum of 25 grams of granules or powders is needed for accurate analysis.
Workflow of Capillary Rheometer Analysis
- Sample Preparation: Ensuring the sample is in the appropriate form for testing.
- Testing: Conducting the capillary extrusion under controlled conditions.
- Data Collection: Gathering pressure drop, flow rate, and shear rate data.
- Analysis: Interpreting the data to understand the material's rheological properties.
- Reporting: Providing detailed reports on the material's behavior and recommendations for improvement.
Why Choose Us?
- High-Quality Data: We provide accurate and reliable data to support material development and optimization.
- Competitive Pricing: Our services are offered at competitive rates to ensure accessibility.
- Technical Support: Our team of scientists is available for consultation and support.
- Customization: We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each project.
If you are interested in our services, please contact us for more information.
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Capillary Rheometer Analysis Service