ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
We recently reported a new viscoelastic effect, wherein remarkably small quantities of certain high molecular weight polymers inhibit the tendency of water to form a vortex, as it drains from a large tank. This phenomenon is referred to as vortex inhibition (V.I.). Here, we examine the influence of molecular weight and molecular weight distribution on V.I. and the close relationship between those polymers which reduce drag and those which exhibit vortex inhibition. It has also been found that V.I. is a sensitive measure of polymer degradation, much more so than intrinsic viscosity. The significance of these findings in drag reduction, and for macromolecular characterization in general, is discussed.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1972.070160704
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