Introduction to Rheology

From viscosity and viscoelasticity to next-generation rheological measurement techniques

Understanding how materials flow and deform is essential for solving processing challenges, optimizing formulations, and improving product performance. Kriechen (Rheologie)Creep is one of the earliest “controlled stress” rheometer tests that quite literally “creeps” the material, i.e. we measure over a relatively prolonged period the small movement (the creep defined as creep compliance, J) of the sample by applying a small constant stress.Rheology provides valuable insight into material behavior and is widely used in research, product development, manufacturing, and quality control across a broad range of industries.

The Introduction to Rheology workshop provides a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of rheology and the techniques used to characterize material behavior. Through a combination of expert presentations and live demonstrations, participants will learn the principles of rotational and capillary rheometry, gain confidence in interpreting rheological data, and discover how both established and emerging measurement techniques can be applied to real-world materials and processes.

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