INFLUENCE OF SHEAR ON THE DIELECTRIC CONSTANT OF LIQUIDS
- 1 October 1951
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Chemistry
- Vol. 29 (10) , 848-856
- https://doi.org/10.1139/v51-098
Abstract
The effects of a velocity gradient upon the dielectric constant were studied in solutions of macromolecules, in suspensions and in liquid crystals. Decreases in dielectric constant under shear were observed for polar polymers in polar and nonpolar solvents. For solutions of ethyl cellulose an increase in dielectric constant was obtained. Nonpolar polymers showed no changes of dielectric constant under shear. Large changes in dielectric constant at low rates of shear were observed in carbon black suspensions. The experimental results are discussed on the basis of particle orientation in a velocity gradient and in an electric field.Keywords
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