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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: Max Just Max II on 22/04/2004 15:46:28

Title: Help Me PLEASE!!!! - Viscosity
Post by: Max Just Max II on 22/04/2004 15:46:28

I searched everywhere for a viscosity value for glycerol but can't seem to find one.

Does anyone know of a good website which would have it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Help Me PLEASE!!!! - Viscosity
Post by: gsmollin on 23/04/2004 20:38:20

I have an old CRC handbook, 57th edition. It lists glycerol, CH2OHCHOHCH2OH.

The absolute viscosity of 100% concentration, at 20 C is 16.7 poise.
The relative viscosity, to water, at 20 C is 1759.6.

Title: Re: Help Me PLEASE!!!! - Viscosity
Post by: chris on 24/04/2004 02:06:24

1700 times more viscous than water - that sounds a lot. I know it's quite thick and stodgy but I wouldn't have placed the figure that high. Amazing

Chris

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