ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
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:
Fumed silica dispersions in mineral or silicone oil are used to fill fiber-optic cables to prevent macro-bending of the fibers and to provide environmental protection. Adequate control of the rheology is essential for the effectiveness of the filling compounds; the materials must be sufficiently viscous to minimize stresses on the fibers but have considerable elasticity so as not to drip with time or temperature. The effects of shear history, aging, temperature, and water contamination on the rheological properties of two commercially available systems are studied using steady and dynamic measurements. The results are interpreted in terms of the microstructure resulting from the aggregation of submicron silica particles and their interactions with different solvents.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760312403
