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results clearly show that the
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Conclusion
Sample B TRG-STF Sample 39-0005f
Sonochemical method can be
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TRG-STF Sample 39-0005f , Steady state f low
efficiently used for synthesis of
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We are currently working on
viscosity (Pa.s)
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17.50 Acknowledgements:
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Dr.Wetzel, Army Research Laboratory,
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and Dr. Wagner, Department of
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Chemical Engineering and Center for
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Composite Materials, University of
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Delaware for their valuable suggestions.
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References:
Rheological test results for the sample A
as shown in figure clearly show the 1. Barnes, J Rheol 1989, 33(2):329366
signature of the shear thickening effect 2. R. L. Hoffmann, Trans. Soc. Rheol.
and viscosity changes from 20 to 410 1972, 16, 155.
Pa.s at shear rate of 5/s and continues to 3. R. L. Hoffmann, J. Colloid Interface
about 12/s before reversal trend is seen. Sci. 1972, 46, 491.
For sample B the shear thickening effect 4. R. L. Hoffmann, Mater. Res.
is very much evident as seen from the Bull.1991, 16, 32.
graph. Viscosity changes from about 2.5 5. W. H. Boersma, J. Laven, and H. N.
to 17.5 Pa.s. Shear thickening effect Stein, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 1992,
shows at a shear rate of about 3/s and 149, 10.
continues up to about 18.6/s before a 6. H. M. Laun, R. Bung, S. Hess, W.
reversal trend is seen. Sample C Loose, O. Hess, K. Hahn, E. Hadicke,