Shear thinning
Flow behaviour in which apparent viscosity decreases as shear rate increases under the specified measurement conditions.
Also called: pseudoplastic flow
Material family: Coatings, inks and additives
Where it matters
Coating application, pumping and slurry evaluation
Testing and verification
Report geometry, shear programme, temperature and sample history.
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General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.