Rheology Laboratories
Rheology testing laboratories.
Rheology research laboratories test polymeric materials for their rheological properties. Rheological characterisation of materials includes polymers, liquids, adhesives and other samples over a wide variety of shear and extensional conditions. Intertek rheology labs determine rheology properties for degradation studies, determining molding parameters, materials performance, and other applications.
Understanding the rheological (flow) properties of a polymer helps obtain optimized material properties during the molding process. Rheology testing can determine if materials are processed properly with minimal product degradation. Rheological tests to measure the viscosity of a polymer ranging from single point tests to variable shear-rate tests.
Rheology tests:
- Melt Flow Rate
- Melt Flow Index
- Capillary Rheometry Shear Sweep
- Thermal Stability
Rheology tests are performed while the polymer is in the melt phase or while the polymer has been dissolved in a solvent for Intrinsic Viscosity and Relative Viscosity. Rheology labs are located in Europe and North America, and samples can be shipped to the labs from most global locations.
Rheology testing:
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