This document provides an outline for a course on rheology theory and applications. The course covers basics of rheology including definitions, types of rheometers, instrumentation, geometries, calibration, flow and oscillation tests, and applications. Specific topics include viscosity, linear viscoelasticity, transient testing, polymers, structured fluids, and advanced accessories. Rheology is introduced as the study of stress-deformation relationships in materials. Common geometries like parallel plates, cone and plate, and concentric cylinders are described along with considerations for choosing geometry size.
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ƒ Rheology is the science of flow and deformation
of matter
ƒ The word ‘Rheology’ was coined in the 1920s by
Professor E C Bingham at Lafayette College in Indiana
ƒ Flow is a special case of deformation
ƒ The relationship between stress and deformation
is a property of the material
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ƒ Rheometer – an instrument that measures both viscosity and
viscoelasticity of fluids, semi-solids and solids
ƒ It can provide information about the material’s:
ƒ Viscosity - defined as a material’s resistance to deformation and
is a function of shear rate or stress, with time and temperature
dependence
ƒ Viscoelasticity – is a property of a material that exhibits both
viscous and elastic character. Measurements of G’, G”, tan δ with
respect to time, temperature, frequency and stress/strain are
important for characterization.
ƒ A Rheometer works simply by relating a materials property from how hard it’s
being pushed, to how far it moves
ƒ by commanding torque (stress) and measuring angular displacement (strain)
ƒ by commanding angular displacement (strain) and measuring torque (stress)
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From the definition of rheology,
the science of flow and deformation of matter
or
the study of stress (Force / Area) – deformation
(Strain or Strain rate) relationships.
Fundamentally a rotational rheometer will apply or
measure:
1. Torque (Force)
2. Angular Displacement
3. Angular Velocity
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ƒ In a rheometer, the stress is calculated from the
torque.
ƒ The formula for stress is: σ сΜ п σ
Where σ = Stress (Pa or Dyne/cm2)
Μ = torque in N.m or gm.cm
σ = Stress Constant
ƒ The stress constant, σ, is a geometry dependent factor
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ƒ In a SMT Rheometer, the angular displacement
is directly applied by a motor.
ƒ The formula for strain is: γ сγ п θ
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γ = Strain Constant
θ = Angular motor deflection (radians)
ƒ The strain constant, γ, is a geometry dependent factor
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ƒ In a SMT rheometer, the angular speed is directly
controlled by the motor).
ƒ The formula for shear rate is:
where ߛሶ = Shear rate
γ = Strain Constant
Ω = Motor angular velocity in rad/sec
ƒ The strain constant, γ, is a geometry dependent factor
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Bearing Type, Radial Porous Carbon Porous Carbon Porous Carbon
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Minimum Torque (nN.m) Steady
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Torque Resolution (nN.m) 0.05 0.1 0.1
Minimum Frequency (Hz) 1.0E-07 1.0E-07 1.0E-07
Maximum Frequency (Hz) 100 100 100
Minimum Angular Velocity (rad/s) 0 0 0
Maximum Angular Velocity (rad/s) 300 300 300
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Displacement Resolution (nrad) 2 10 10
Step Time, Strain (ms) 15 15 15
Step Time, Rate (ms) 5 5 5
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Axial Frequency Range (Hz) 1 x 10-5 to 16
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Force/Torque Rebalance Transducer (Sample Stress)
Transducer Type Force/Torque
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Transducer Torque Motor Brushless DC
Transducer Normal/Axial Motor Brushless DC
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Minimum Torque (μN.m) Steady Shear 0.1
Maximum Torque (mN.m) 200
Torque Resolution (nN.m) 1
Transducer Normal/Axial Force Range (N) 0.001 to 20
Transducer Bearing Groove Compensated
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Maximum Motor Torque (mN.m) 800
Motor Design Brushless DC
Motor Bearing Jeweled Air, Sapphire
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Angular Velocity Range (rad/s) 1x 10-6 to 300
Angular Frequency Range (rad/s) 1x 10-7 to 628
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ƒ Assess the ‘viscosity’ of your sample
ƒ When a variety of cones and plates are available, select diameter
appropriate for viscosity of sample
ƒ Low viscosity (milk) - 60mm geometry
ƒ Medium viscosity (honey) - 40mm geometry
ƒ High viscosity (caramel) – 20 or 25mm geometry
ƒ Examine data in terms of absolute instrument variables
torque/displacement/speed and modify geometry choice to move
into optimum working range
ƒ You may need to reconsider your selection after the first run!
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Strain Constant:
Stress Constant:
(to convert angular velocity, rad/sec, to shear rate,
1/sec, at the edge or angular displacement, radians,
to shear strain (unitless) at the edge. The radius, r,
and the gap, h, are expressed in meters)
(to convert torque, N⋅m, to shear stress at the
edge, Pa, for Newtonian fluids. The radius, r, is
expressed in meters)
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Strain Constant:
Stress Constant:
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1/sec, or angular displacement, radians, to shear strain,
which is unit less. The angle, β, is expressed in radians)
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Strain Constant:
(to convert angular velocity, rad/sec, to shear rate,
1/sec, or angular displacement, radians, to shear
strain (unit less). The radii, r1 (inner) and r2 (outer),
are expressed in meters)
(to convert torque, N⋅m, to shear stress, Pa. The bob
length, l, and the radius, r, are expressed in meters)
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Strain Constant:
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ƒ Use for very low viscosity systems (1 mPas)
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narrow operating gap DW = 2.0 mm
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Advantages:
ƒ High modulus samples
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gradient
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ƒ Torsion and DMA geometries allow solid samples to be
characterized in a temperature controlled environment
ƒ Torsion measures G’, G”, and Tan δ
ƒ DMA measures E’, E”, and Tan δ
ƒ ARES G2 DMA is standard function (50 μm amplitude)
ƒ DMA is an optional DHR function (100 μm amplitude)
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cylindrical torsion
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Geometry Application Advantage Disadvantage
Cone/plate fluids, melts
viscosity 10mPas
true viscosities temperature ramp difficult
Parallel Plate fluids, melts
viscosity 10mPas
easy handling,
temperature ramp
shear gradient across
sample
Couette low viscosity samples
10 mPas
high shear rate large sample volume
Double Wall Couette very low viscosity
samples 1mPas
high shear rate cleaning difficult
Torsion Rectangular solid polymers,
composites
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state
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Composites
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state
Limited by sample stiffness
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ƒ Instrument Calibrations
ƒ Transducer
ƒ Temperature Offsets
ƒ Phase Angle (Service)
ƒ Measure Gap Temperature
Compensation
ƒ Geometry Calibrations:
ƒ Compliance and Inertia (from table)
ƒ Gap Temperature Compensation
ƒ Details in Appendix #4
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ƒ Rheometers are calibrated from the factory and again at
installation.
ƒ TA recommends routine validation or confidence checks
using standard oils or Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).
ƒ PDMS is verified using a 25 mm parallel plate.
ƒ Oscillation - Frequency Sweep: 1 to 100 rad/s with 5% strain at 30°C
ƒ Verify modulus and frequency values at crossover
ƒ Standard silicone oils can be verified using cone, plate or
concentric cylinder configurations.
ƒ Flow – Ramp: 0 to 88 Pa at 25°C using a 60 mm 2° cone
ƒ Service performs this test at installation
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ƒ Set Peltier temperature to 25°C and
equilibrate.
ƒ Zero the geometry gap
ƒ Load sample
ƒ Be careful not to introduce air bubbles!
ƒ Set the gap to the trim gap
ƒ Lock the head and trim with non-absorbent
tool
ƒ Important to allow time for temperature equilibration.
ƒ Go to geometry gap and initiate the
experiment.
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ƒ Viscosity is…
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ƒ SI unit is the Pascal.second (Pa.s)
ƒ cgs unit is the Poise
ƒ 10 Poise = 1 Pa.s
ƒ 1 cP (centipoise) = 1 mPa.s (millipascal second)
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ƒ Rheopectic materials
become more viscous
with increasing time of
applied force
ƒ Higher concentration
latex dispersions and
plastisol paste materials
exhibit rheopectic
behavior
ƒ Thixotropic materials
become more fluid with
increasing time of applied
force
ƒ Coatings and inks can
display thixotropy when
sheared due to structure
breakdown
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ƒ Stress is applied to
material at a constant
rate. Resultant strain
is monitored with time.
time (min)
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time
ƒ Stress is applied to sample.
Viscosity measurement is taken
when material has reached steady
state flow. The stress is
increased(logarithmically) and the
process is repeated yielding a
viscosity flow curve.
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ƒ A series of logarithmic stress steps allowed to reach steady state, each
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time (min)
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Notice a nearly 2 decade decrease in viscosity. This displays the importance of
thermal equilibration of the sample prior to testing.
i.e. Conditioning Step or equilibration time for 3 to 5 min
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ƒ Small gaps give high shear rates
ƒ Be careful with small gaps:
ƒ Gap errors (gap temperature compensation) and shear
heating can cause large errors in data.
ƒ Recommended gap is between 0.5 to 2.0 mm.
ƒ Secondary flows can cause increase in viscosity curve
ƒ Be careful with data interpretation at low shear rates
ƒ Surface tension can affect measured viscosity, especially
with aqueous materials
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ƒ Wall slip can manifest as “apparent double yielding”
ƒ Can be tested by running the same test at different gaps
ƒ For samples that don’t slip, the results will be independent of the gap
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ƒ Edge Failure – Sample leaves gap because of normal
forces
ƒ Look at stress vs. shear rate curve – stress should not
decrease with increasing shear rate – this indicates sample
is leaving gap
ƒ Possible Solutions:
ƒ use a smaller gap or smaller angle so that you get the same
shear rate at a lower angular velocity
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Range of Material Behavior
Liquid Like---------- Solid Like
Ideal Fluid ----- Most Materials -----Ideal Solid
Purely Viscous ----- Viscoelastic ----- Purely Elastic
Viscoelasticity: Having both viscous
and elastic properties
ƒ Materials behave in the linear manner, as described by Hooke and
Newton, only on a small scale in stress or deformation.
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ƒ Long deformation time: pitch behaves
like a highly viscous liquid
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ƒ Short deformation time: pitch behaves
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ƒ Silly Putties have different characteristic relaxation times
ƒ Dynamic (oscillatory) testing can measure time-dependent
viscoelastic properties more efficiently by varying frequency
(deformation time)
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The Mountains ‘Flowed’ before the Lord
ƒ Everything Flows if you wait long enough!
ƒ Deborah Number, De - The ratio of a characteristic
relaxation time of a material (τ) to a characteristic time of
the relevant deformation process (T).
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ƒ Hookean elastic solid - IJ is infinite
ƒ Newtonian Viscous Liquid - IJ is zero
ƒ Polymer melts processing - IJ may be a few seconds
High De Solid-like behavior
Low De Liquid-like behavior
IMPLICATION: Material can appear solid-like because
1) it has a very long characteristic relaxation time or
2) the relevant deformation process is very fast
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If the deformation is small, or applied sufficiently slowly,
the molecular arrangements are never far from
equilibrium.
The mechanical response is then just a reflection of
dynamic processes at the molecular level which go on
constantly, even for a system at equilibrium.
This is the domain of LINEAR VISCOELASTICITY.
The magnitudes of stress and strain are related
linearly, and the behavior for any liquid is completely
described by a single function of time.
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ƒ Time to complete one oscillation
ƒ Frequency is the inverse of time
ƒ Units
ƒ Angular Frequency = radians/second
ƒ Frequency = cycles/second (Hz)
ƒ Rheologist must think in terms of rad/s.
ƒ 1 Hz = 6.28 rad/s
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ƒ The stress in a dynamic experiment is referred to as the
complex stress σ*
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terms of complex variables having both real and
imaginary parts. Thus, using the relationship:
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The Elastic (Storage) Modulus:
Measure of elasticity of material.
The ability of the material to store
energy.
The Viscous (loss) Modulus:
The ability of the material to
dissipate energy. Energy lost as
heat.
The Modulus: Measure of
materials overall resistance to
deformation.
Tan Delta:
Measure of material damping -
such as vibration or sound
damping.
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ƒ The viscosity measured in an oscillatory experiment is a Complex
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complex modulus. The complex viscosity contains an elastic
component and a term similar to the steady state viscosity.
ƒ The Complex viscosity is defined as:
Ș* = Ș’ + i Ș”
or
Ș* = G*/Ȧ
Note: frequency must be in rad/sec!
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Strain ɶ сɶϬƐŝŶ;ʘƚͿ ɸ сɸϬ ƐŝŶ;ʘƚͿ ---
Stress σ сσϬƐŝŶ;ʘƚнɷͿ τ сτϬƐŝŶ;ʘƚнɷͿ Pa
Storage Modulus
(Elasticity)
'͛с;σϬͬɶϬͿĐŽƐɷ ͛с;τϬͬɸϬͿĐŽƐɷ Pa
Loss Modulus
(Viscous Nature)
'͟с;σϬͬɶϬͿƐŝŶɷ ͟с;τϬͬɸϬͿƐŝŶɷ Pa
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Pa
Complex Viscosity ηΎ с'Ύͬʘ η
Ύ сΎͬʘ Pa·sec
Cox-Merz Rule for Linear Polymers: η*(Ȧ) = η(ߛሶ) @ ߛሶ = Ȧ
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ƒ The material response to
increasing deformation
amplitude (strain or
stress) is monitored at a
constant frequency and
temperature.
Time
Stress
or
strain
ƒ Main use is to determine LVR
ƒ All subsequent tests require an amplitude found in the LVR
ƒ Tests assumes sample is stable
ƒ If not stable use Time Sweep to determine stability
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Linear response to a sinusoidal excitation
is sinusoidal and represented by the
fundamental in the frequency domain
Nonlinear response to a sinusoidal
excitation is not sinusoidal and
represented in the frequency domain by
the fundamental and the harmonics
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ƒ The material response
is monitored at a
constant frequency,
amplitude and
temperature.
USES
ƒ Time dependent Thixotropy
ƒ Cure Studies
ƒ Stability against thermal degradation
ƒ Solvent evaporation/drying
Time
Stress
or
strain
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ƒ Important, but often overlooked
ƒVisually observe the sample
ƒ Determines if properties are changing over the time of
testing
ƒ Complex Fluids or Dispersions
ƒ Preshear or effects of loading
ƒ Drying or volatilization (use solvent trap)
ƒ Thixotropic or Rheopectic
ƒ Polymers
ƒ Degradation (inert purge)
ƒ Crosslinking
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0 25.00 50.00 75.00 100.0 125.0 150.0
time (s)
100.0
10.00
G'
(Pa)
Sample “A” time sweep
100.0
0.1000 1.000 10.00
osc. stress (Pa)
100.0
10.00
Delay after pre-shear = 0 sec
Delay after pre-shear = 150 sec
Pre-shear conditions:
100 1/s for 30 seconds
ƒ End of LVR is indicative of “Yield” or “Strength of Structure”
ƒ Useful for Stability predictions (stability as defined by yield)
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ƒ The material response to
increasing frequency (rate of
deformation) is monitored at
a constant amplitude (strain
or stress) and temperature.
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ƒ Sample should be stable
ƒ Remember – Frequency is 1/time so low frequencies
will take a long time to collect data – i.e. 0.001Hz is
1000 sec (over 16 min)
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ƒ DHR has a combined motor and transducer design.
ƒ In an DHR rheometer, the applied motor torque and
the measured amplitude are coupled.
ƒ The moment of inertia required to move the motor and
geometry (system inertia) is coupled with the angular
displacement measurements.
ƒ This means that BOTH the system inertia and the
sample contributes to the measured signal.
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ƒ Inertia consideration
ƒ Viscosity limitations with frequency
ƒ Minimize inertia by using low mass geometries
ƒ Monitor inertia using Raw Phase in degree
ƒ When Raw Phase is greater than:
ƒ 150°
°
°
° degrees for AR series
ƒ 175°
°
°
° degrees for DHR series
ƒ This indicates that the system inertia is dominating the
measurement signal. Data may not be valid
Raw Phase × Inertia Correction = delta
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Access to raw phase angle
only available with TA
Instruments Rheometers!
Negligible correction at low frequencies
Inertial effects at
high frequencies
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ƒ ARES-G2 has a separate motor and transducer
design.
ƒ In an ARES-G2, the motor applies the deformation
independent of the torque measurement on the transducer.
ƒ The moment of inertia required to move the motor is
decoupled from the torque measurements.
ƒ This means the motor inertia does not contribute to the test
results.
ƒ Benefits of ARES-G2:
ƒ System inertia free
ƒ Capable of running low viscosity samples up to high
frequency
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ƒ A linear heating rate is
applied. The material
response is monitored at a
constant frequency and
constant amplitude of
deformation. Data is taken
at user defined time
intervals.
Temperature
(°
C)
time (min)
Denotes Oscillatory
Measurement
time between
data points
m = ramp rate
(°
C/min)
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ƒ A step and hold temperature
profile is applied. The
material response is
monitored at one, or over a
range of frequencies, at
constant amplitude of
deformation.
– No thermal lag Time
Soak
Time
Step Size
Oscillatory
Measurement
Time
Step Size
Oscillatory
Measurement
Soak
Time
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ƒ Solid in torsion rectangular
ƒ Look at Tg, secondary transitions and study structure-
property relationships of finished product.
ƒ Themosetting polymers
ƒ Follow curing reactions
ƒ Polymer melts and other liquids
ƒ Measure temperature dependence of viscoelastic
properties
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ƒ It is important to setup normal force control during any temperature
change testing or curing testing
ƒ Some general suggestions for normal force control
ƒ For torsion testing, set normal force in tension: 1-2N ± 0.5-1.0N
ƒ For curing or any parallel plate testing, set normal force in
compression: 0 ± 0.5N
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ƒ Cures are perhaps the most challenging experiments to conduct on
rheometers as they challenge all instrument specifications both high
and low.
ƒ The change in modulus as a sample cures can be as large as 7-8
decades and change can occur very rapidly.
ƒ AR, DHR, and ARES instruments have ways of trying to cope with
such large swings in modulus
ƒ AR: Non-iterative sampling (w/ Axial force control)
ƒ DHR: Non-iterative sampling (w/ Axial force control) and
Auto-strain (w/ Axial force active) in TRIOS v3.2 or higher
ƒ ARES: Auto-strain (w/ Axial force or auto-tension active)
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At start of test have a material that starts as
liquid, paste, pressed power Pellet, or prepreg
As the temp increases
the viscosity of resin
decreases
Crosslinking
reaction causes
h and G’ to increase
Material hits minimum viscosity which depends on
Max temperature, frequency, ramp rate and may depend
on strain or stress amplitude
Material fully cured
Maximum h or G’ reached
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ƒNon-Iterative Sampling – motor
torque is adjusted based on
previous stress value and predicts
new value required to obtain the
target strain (good for rapid
measurements)
ƒPrecision Sampling – motor torque
is adjusted at the end of an
oscillation cycle in order to reach
commanded strain
ƒContinuous Oscillation (direct
strain)* – motor torque is adjusted
during the oscillation cycle to apply
the commanded strain
*Continuous oscillation only available with DHR-2 and DHR-3
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ƒ Strain
ƒ Depends on sample
ƒ Verify the LVR in the cured state ( e.g. 0.05%)
ƒ Normal force control or auto-tension
ƒ Requires active to adjust for sample shrinkage and/or thermal
expansion in parallel plates
ƒ Temperature
ƒ Isothermal
ƒ Fast ramp + isotherm: the fastest ramp rate
ƒ Continuous ramp rate: 3 – 5 °
C/min.
ƒ Frequency
ƒ Typically 1Hz (6.28 rad/s), 10 rad/s or higher
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ƒ For small deformations (strains within the linear region)
the ratio of stress to strain is a function of time only.
ƒ This function is a material property known as the
STRESS RELAXATION MODULUS, G(t)
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σ
σ
σ(t)/γ
γ
γ
γ
Stress decreases with time
starting at some high value
and decreasing to zero.
time
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ƒ Research Approach, such as generation of a family of
curves for TTS, then the strain should be in the linear
viscoelastic region. The stress relaxation modulus will be
independent of applied strain (or will superimpose) in the
linear region.
ƒ Application Approach, mimic real application. Then the
question is what is the range of strain that I can apply on
the sample? This is found by knowing the Strain range
the geometry can apply.
ƒ The software will calculated this for you.
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ƒ Stress is applied to sample instantaneously, t1, and held
constant for a specific period of time. The strain is
monitored as a function of time (γ(t) or ε(t))
ƒ The stress is reduced to zero, t2, and the strain is
monitored as a function of time (γ(t) or ε(t))
ƒ Native mode on AR (1 msec)
Stress
time
t1 t2
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time
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time
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viscoelastic materials, this can result in viscoelastic ringing, where the material undergoes a damped
oscillation just like a bowl of Jell-o when bumped.
Creep ringing in rheometry or how to deal with oft-discarded data in step stress tests!
RH Ewoldt, GH McKinley - Rheol. Bull, 2007
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ƒ Stress is controlled by closing the loop around the sample Æ
requires optimization of control PID parameters
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ƒ Application Approach - If you are doing creep on a solid,
you want to know the dimension change with time under a
specified stress and temperature, then the questions is
what is the max/min stress that I can apply to the
sample?. This is found by knowing the Stress range the
geometry can apply.
ƒ The software will calculated this for you.
ƒ Research Approach - If you are doing creep on a polymer
melt, and are interested in viscoelastic information (creep
and recoverable compliance), then you need to conduct the
test at a stress within the linear viscoelastic region of the
material.
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Three main reasons for rheological testing:
ƒ Characterization
MW, MWD, formulation, state of flocculation, etc.
ƒ Process performance
Extrusion, blow molding, pumping, leveling, etc.
ƒ Product performance
Strength, use temperature, dimensional stability, settling
stability, etc.
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ƒ MW and MWD
ƒ Chain Branching and Cross-linking
ƒ Interaction of Fillers with Matrix Polymer
ƒ Single or Multi-Phase Structure
Viscoelastic Properties
As a function of:
ƒ Strain Rate(frequency)
ƒ Strain Amplitude
ƒ Temperature
Processability Product Performance
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Material Property
Composites, Thermosets Viscosity, Gelation, Rate of Cure, Effect of
Fillers and Additives
Cured Laminates Glass Transition, Modulus Damping, impact
resistance, Creep, Stress Relaxation, Fiber
orientation, Thermal Stability
Thermoplastics Blends, Processing effects, stability of
molded parts, chemical effects
Elastomers Curing Characteristics, effect of fillers,
recovery after deformation
Coating, Adhesives Damping, correlations, rate of degree of
cure, glass transition temperature, modulus
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ƒ Oscillation/Dynamic
ƒ Time Sweep
ƒ Degradation studies, stability for subsequent testing
ƒ Strain Sweep – Find LVER
ƒ Frequency Sweep – G’, G”, η*
ƒ Sensitive to MW/MWD differences melt flow can not see
ƒ Temperature Ramp/Temperature Step
ƒ Transitions, viscosity changes
ƒ TTS Studies
ƒ Flow/Steady Shear
ƒ Viscosity vs. Shear Rate Plots
ƒ Find Zero Shear Viscosity
ƒ Low shear information is sensitive to MW/MWD differences melt flow
can not see
ƒ Creep and Recovery
ƒ Creep Compliance/Recoverable Compliance
ƒ Very sensitive to long chain tails
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are changing over the
time of testing
ƒ Degradation
ƒ Molecular weight
building
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10
4
10
5
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175
200
225
250
275
Temperature stability
good
poor
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G'
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Time t [min]
Polyester Temperature stability
Temperature
T
[°
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Important, but often overlooked!
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shear rate (1/s)
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log
η
Molecular Structure Compression Molding Extrusion Blow and Injection Molding
η0 = Zero Shear Viscosity
η0 = K x MW 3.4
Measure in Flow Mode
Extend Range
with Oscillation
Cox-Merz
Extend Range
with Time-
Temperature
Superposition (TTS)
Cox-Merz
First Newtonian Plateau
Second Newtonian
Plateau
Power Law Region
1.00
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shear rate (1/s)
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η
Molecular Structure Compression Molding Extrusion Blow and Injection Molding
η0 = Zero Shear Viscosity
η0 = K x MW 3.4
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Extend Range
with Oscillation
Cox-Merz
Extend Range
with Time-
Temperature
Superposition (TTS)
Cox-Merz
First Newtonian Plateau
Second Newtonian
Plateau
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ƒ Surface roughness
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elasticity → broader
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amounts of a high
MW component
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10
3
10
4
10
5
10
3
10
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10
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T = 220
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η
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G' smooth surface
η* rough surface
η* smooth surface
HDPE pipe surface defects
Modulus
G'
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Frequency ω [rad/s]
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Tack and Peel performance of a PSA
peel
tack
good tack and peel
Bad tack and peel
Storage
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G'
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Frequency ω [rad/s]
ƒ Bond strength is
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(slow) tests
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the viscoelastic
properties at
different
frequencies
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recovery before
they are seen in the
creep (viscosity
dominates)
0.1 1 10 100 1000
10
-5
10
-4
10
-3
10
-2
10
-1
10
-5
10
-4
10
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10
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10
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stress
LDPE Melt
T=140
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Jr(t)
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10 Pa
50 Pa
100 Pa
500 Pa
1000 Pa
5000 Pa
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Compliance
J(t)
[1/Pa]
Time t [s]
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10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
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7
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Temperature 180
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LDPE neat
Neat and Filled LDPE
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η
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s]
Shear rate γ [1/s]
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elongation flows - testing as close as possible to
processing conditions (spinning, coating, spraying)
ƒ Relation to material structure: non linear elongation
flow is more sensitive for some structure elements
than shear flows (branching, polymer architecture)
ƒ Testing of constitutive equations: elongation results in
addition to shear data provide a more general picture
for developing material equations
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ƒ Monitor the curing process
ƒViscosity change as function of time or temperature
ƒ Gel time or temperature
ƒ Test methods for monitoring curing
ƒTemperature ramp
ƒIsothermal time sweep
ƒCombination profile to mimic process
ƒ Analyze cured material’s mechanical properties (G’,
G”, tan δ , Tg etc.)
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ƒ Molecular weight Mw goes to infinity
ƒ System loses solubility
ƒ Zero shear viscosity goes to infinity
ƒ Equilibrium Modulus is zero and starts to rise
to a finite number beyond the gel point
Note: For most applications, gel point can be
considered as when G’ = G” and tan δ = 1
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• The process of viscosity increasing takes place in two
stages: the gelation process (frequency independent) and
vitrification (related to the network Tg relative to cure
temperature and is frequency dependent).
• When you look at an isothermal cure at a constant
frequency the modulus crossover point has both the
information of gelation and vitrification.
ƒ To avoid this, run multiple isothermal runs at different
frequencies and plot the cross over in tan delta. This is the
frequency independent gel point.
‹ Alternatively, use a single mutliwave test
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ƒ Glass transition
ƒ Secondary transitions
ƒ Crystallinity
ƒ Molecular weight/cross-linking
ƒ Phase separation (polymer blends, copolymers,...)
ƒ Composites
ƒ Aging (physical and chemical)
ƒ Curing of networks
ƒ Orientation
ƒ Effect of additives
Reference: Turi, Edith, A, Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials, Second Edition, Volume I., Academic Press, Brooklyn, New
York, P. 489.
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tan δ
δ
δ
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historically in literature - a good measure of the leatherlike
midpoint between the glassy and rubbery states - height
and shape change systematically with amorphous content.
G Peak: Occurs at middle temperature - more closely
related to the physical property changes attributed to the
glass transition in plastics. It reflects molecular processes -
agrees with the idea of Tg as the temperature at the onset
of segmental motion.
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ƒ Allows samples to be
characterized while fully
immersed in a temperature
controlled fluid using Peltier
Concentric Cylinder Jacket
ƒ Track changes in mechanical
properties such as swelling or
plasticizing
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ƒ Torsion and DMA geometries allow solid samples to be
characterized in a temperature controlled environment
– DMA functionality is standard with ARES G2 and optional DHR
Rectangular and
cylindrical torsion
DMA 3-point bending and tension
(Cantilever not shown)
Modulus: G’, G”, G* Modulus: E’, E”, E*
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Glass Transition - Cooperative motion among a large number of
chain segments, including those from neighboring polymer chains
Secondary Transitions
ƒ Local main-chain motion - intramolecular rotational motion of
main chain segments four to six atoms in length
ƒ Side group motion with some cooperative motion from the main
chain
ƒ Internal motion within a side group without interference from
side group
ƒ Motion of or within a small molecule or diluent dissolved in the
polymer (e.g. plasticizer)
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Academic Press, Brooklyn, New York, P. 487.
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Elsevier Science B.V., 1989. ISBN 0-444-87469-0
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the Zero Shear Viscosity, η0,
or the Newtonian Viscosity
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ƒ Monitor the viscosity signal during the pre-shear to
determine if the rate and duration are appropriate
ƒ If the viscosity is increasing during the pre-shear, the sample is
rebuilding. The pre-shear should be higher than the shear
introduced during loading to erase sample loading history
ƒ The viscosity should decrease and then level off
ƒ Typical Pre-Shear: 1- 100 sec-1, 30-60 seconds
ƒ Use an amplitude sweep to determine what strain to use
for time sweep
ƒ A high strain will break down the sample, and not allow rebuilding
ƒ A low strain will give a weak signal
ƒ Based on the Time Sweep, determine an appropriate
equilibration time for that sample
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ƒ The goal for pre-shear is to remove the sample history at loading
ƒ For high viscosity sample, use low rate (10 1/s) and long time (2 min.)
ƒ For low viscosity sample, use high rate (100 1/s) and short time (1 min.)
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Why modify the yield behavior?
ƒ to avoid sedimentation and increase the shelf live
ƒ to reduce flow under gravity
ƒ to stabilize a fluid against vibration
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ƒStructured fluids exhibit yield-like behavior, changing from ‘solid-like’ to
readily flowing fluid when a critical stress is exceeded. Rheological
modifiers are often used to control the yield behavior of fluids.
ƒThere are multiple methods to measure Yield stress. The apparent
yield stress measured is not a single value, as it will vary depending
on experimental conditions.
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ƒ Stress is ramped linearly from 0 to a value above Yield Stress and the stress at
viscosity maximum can be recorded as Yield Stress
ƒ The measured yield value will depend on the rate at which the stress is increased.
The faster the rate of stress increase, the higher the measured yield value
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ƒ Eliminates start-up effects for
more accurate measurements
ƒ Initial high shear rate acts as a
pre-shear, erasing loading effects
ƒ Steady State sensing allows the
sample time to rebuild
ƒ The plateau in shear stress is a
measure of the yield stress.
ƒ At the plateau, Viscosity vs.
Shear Rate will have a slope of -1
slope: -0.995
When the Yield Stress is small, a flow rate sweep from high
to low shear rate is preferred
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Yield stress of a sun block lotion
ƒ Perform strain or stress
sweep in oscillation
ƒ Yield stress is the on set of
G’ curve. It is the critical
stress at which irreversible
plastic deformation occurs.
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ƒ Low shear viscosity 10-3 to 1 s-1
ƒ leveling, sagging, sedimentation
ƒ Medium shear viscosity10-103 s-1
ƒ mixing, pumping and pouring
ƒ High shear viscosity 103 - 106 s-1
ƒ brushing, rolling spraying
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The thixotropy characterizes the time dependence of
reversible structure changes in complex fluids. The
control of thixotropy is important to control:
ƒ process conditions for example to avoid structure build up in pipes
at low pumping rates i.e. rest periods, etc....
ƒ sagging and leveling and the related gloss of paints and coatings,
etc..
Sag Leveling
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In a thixotropic material, there will be a hysterisis between the two curves
The further the up ramp and down ramp curves differ, the larger the area
between the curves, the higher the thixotropy of the material.
See also AAN 016 – Structured Fluids
Stress is ramped up linearly,
and then back down, over the
same duration
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time t min]
Structure build up
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to break down
structure. Then
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of the modulus or
complex viscosity as
function of time.
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ƒThe non-sagging formula (with additive) has both a shorter recovery
time and a higher final recovered viscosity (or storage modulus), and
the recovery parameter takes both of these into account to predict
significantly better sag resistance.
ƒThe ratio η(∞) /t, is the recovery parameter (a true thixotropic index),
and has been found to correlate well to thixotropy-related properties
such as sag resistance and air entrainment.
Rheology in coatings, principles and methods
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ƒ add rheological modifier like clay to stabilize the suspension
and keep the particles in suspension
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dependence of the
modulus governs the
behavior during the
application to the skin
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frequency ω [rad/s]
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ƒ Check the online manuals and error help.
ƒ Contact the TA Instruments Hotline
ƒ Phone: 302-427-4070 M-F 8-4:30 EST
ƒ Select Thermal , Rheology or Microcalorimetry Support
ƒ Email: thermalsupport@tainstruments.com or
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microcalorimetersupport@tainstruments.com
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ƒ Call TA Instruments
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ƒ Linear viscoelastic properties are both time-dependent and
temperature-dependent
ƒ Some materials show a time dependence that is proportional to the
temperature dependence
ƒ Decreasing temperature has the same effect on viscoelastic
properties as increasing the frequency
ƒ For such materials, changes in temperature can be used to “re-scale”
time, and predict behavior over time scales not easily measured
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ƒ TTS can be used to extend the frequency beyond the
instrument’s range
ƒ Creep TTS or Stress Relaxation TTS can predict
behavior over longer times than can be practically
measured
ƒ Can be applied to amorphous, non modified polymers
ƒ Material must be thermo-rheological simple
ƒ One in which all relaxations times shift with the same shift factor aT
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ƒ If crystallinity is present, especially if any melting
occurs in the temperature range of interest
ƒ The structure changes with temperature
ƒ Cross linking, decomposition, etc.
ƒ Material is a block copolymer (TTS may work within a limited
temperature range)
ƒ Material is a composite of different polymers
ƒ Viscoelastic mechanisms other than configuration changes of the
polymer backbone
ƒ e.g. side-group motions, especially near the Tg
ƒ Dilute polymer solutions
ƒ Dispersions (wide frequency range)
ƒ Sol-gel transition
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ƒ Decide first on the Reference Temperature: T0. What is the
use temperature?
ƒ If you want to obtain information at higher frequencies or
shorter times, you will need to conduct frequency (stress
relaxation or creep) scans at temperatures lower than T0.
ƒ If you want to obtain information at lower frequencies or
longer times, you will need to test at temperatures higher
than T0.
ƒ Good idea to scan material over temperature range at
single frequency to get an idea of modulus-temperature
and transition behavior.
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ƒ Master Curves can be generated using shift factors
derived from the Williams, Landel, Ferry (WLF)
equation
log aT= -c1(T-T0)/c2+(T-T0)
ƒ aT = temperature shift factor
ƒ T0 = reference temperature
ƒ c1 and c2 = constants from curve fitting
ƒ Generally, c1=17.44 c2=51.6 when T0 = Tg
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appears to work)
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ƒ If temperature range is small, then c1 c2 cannot be calculated
precisely
ƒ In these cases, the Arrhenius form is usually better
ln aT = (Ea/R)(1/T-1/T0)
ƒ aT = temperature shift factor
ƒ Ea = Apparent activation energy
ƒ T0 = reference temperature
ƒ T = absolute temperature
ƒ R = gas constant
ƒ Ea = activation energy
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ƒ Strain control mode ƒ Stress control mode
ƒ Fast data acquisition is used for monitoring fast changing
reactions such as UV initiated curing
ƒ The sampling rate for this mode is twice the functional oscillation
frequency up to 25Hz.
ƒ The fastest sampling rate is 50 points /sec.
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Control variables:
ƒ Osc torque
ƒ Osc stress
ƒ Displacement
ƒ % strain
ƒ Strain
ƒ Common frequency range: 0.1 – 100 rad/s.
ƒ Low frequency takes long time
ƒ As long as in the LVR, the test frequency can be set either from
high to low, or low to high
ƒ The benefit doing the test from high to low
ƒ Being able to see the initial data points earlier
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ƒ It is important to setup normal force control during any temperature
change testing or curing testing
ƒ Some general suggestions for normal force control
ƒ For torsion testing, set normal force in tension: 1-2N ± 0.5-1.0N
ƒ For curing or any parallel plate testing, set normal force in
compression: 0 ± 0.5N