What is thixotropy?
Q: What is thixotropy?
A: Thixotropy is the property of certain gels or fluids that are viscous under normal conditions but flow when shaken or agitated.
Q: What are Non-Newtonian fluids?
A: Non-Newtonian fluids are fluids that show a change in viscosity. The longer the fluid undergoes shear stress, the lower its viscosity.
Q: What is a thixotropic fluid?
A: A thixotropic fluid is a fluid that takes a finite time to attain equilibrium viscosity when introduced to a step change in shear rate.
Q: Which materials are examples of thixotropic materials?
A: Many gels and colloids are examples of thixotropic materials, exhibiting a stable form at rest but becoming fluid when agitated.
Q: What are anti-thixotropic fluids?
A: Anti-thixotropic fluids are fluids that show an increase in viscosity or even solidification when constant shear stress is applied.
Q: How can constant shear stress be applied to a fluid?
A: Constant shear stress can be applied to a fluid by shaking or mixing.
Q: Are anti-thixotropic fluids common?
A: No, anti-thixotropic fluids are much less common than thixotropic fluids.
