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Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

(OP)
Hey guys,

I'm trying to think of any and all fluids that rapidly change viscosity with temperature.

For example: oils (coconut oil, petroleum, ...), paraffinic substances (like mineral oil), ...

What else has properties like these? Any and all ideas are welcome.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

What does rapidly mean to you? Even steam triples over 500C
liquid sulfur is one of the more infamous
Liquid sugar and molasses.
High wax content oils (olive oil) change viscosity rapidly as the wax appearance temperatures are reached.

you must get smarter than the software you're using.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

The effect is more pronounced with larger molecules, particularly long chain molecules that have a high aspect ratio.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

(OP)
Molasses is a perfect example of something I didn't think of. Thank you.

I'll also start thinking of some long chain molecule liquids.

Any other ideas? What about something industrial that moves through pipes and quickly changes visc with temp. Sewage?

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

No. Liquid polyethylene.

you must get smarter than the software you're using.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

What happens to Jello over time if not refrigerated? If agitated?

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

Heavy petroleum. Polymer melts. Waxes and greases.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

Materials near their freezing point.

Good luck,
Latexman

Technically, the glass is always full - 1/2 air and 1/2 water.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

Or near their boiling point.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

(OP)
Thank you for all the input. Very appreciated.

RE: Brainstorming Fluids that rapidly Change Viscosity with Temperature...seeking ideas.

No idea what he is looking for, but maybe if the pour point is near the relevant temperature, that would help?

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