Viscoelastic Materials

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Viscoelastic Behavior
Viscous Fluid
Deforms continuously

Viscoelastic Fluid

Elastic Solid
Returns to original shape when stress removed

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Fluid Flow Between Parallel Plates

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Typical Polymer Melt and Solution Flow Curve

Apparent Viscosity, h0

Shear thinning regime chains pulled apart and begin to align

h
g = 1/l1

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. Shear Rate, g

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g = 1/l2

elastic

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Stress-strain experiment:
Modulus = initial slope

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Modulus as a function of temperature: Rubber band at room temperature Rubber band in liquid nitrogen Modulus as a function of frequency: Silly putty stretch quickly Silly putty stretch slowly
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Glassy State

Modulus as a function of Temperature for a typical thermoplastic

Glass Transition

Log (E) (Pa)

Rubbery Plateau Viscous Flow

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Temperature