Property
Viscosity v1.0
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Definition
The precisely quantified internal fluid friction and resistance to shear flow exhibited by a liquid or semi-solid, mathematically measured in Centistokes or Pascal-seconds.
Description
The absolute governing variable for sizing industrial hydraulic pumps, dictating optimal engine lubrication, and determining the spray atomization limits of heavy paints.
Example
95
Technical definition
Data type
Float
Unit
Millipascal Second (mPa·s)
Quantity Kind
Viscosity
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (2)
- ISO 3104 Petroleum Products Viscosity v1.0
- ISO 3219 Rheology Rotational Viscosity v1.0