Definition of thixotropy in English English dictionary
The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand
The property of some gels to become a fluid when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand
Term that refers to the property of inks to reduce when exposed to friction or shearing from squeegees or mixers Viscosity reduction occurs when ink structure changes from these actions Each plastisol will have its own 'thixotropic' properties, but always have a higher viscosity at rest than when under stresses from printing or mixing Many plastisols will require some stirring to lower viscosity for a more manageable print stroke
The tendency for the viscosity of a liquid to be shear-rate dependent When a liquid is rapidly shaken, brushed, or otherwise mechanically disturbed the viscosity decreases rapidly
Property of certain materials which liquefy when they are subjected to vibratory forces such as simple stirring or shaking and then solidify when left standing
The property of a compound to liquify under vibration or shearing (by a squeegee)
The property of a coating or other material that enables it to stiffen in a relatively short time on standing at rest buy upon isothermal agitation to change to a very soft consistency or to a fluid of high viscosity, the process being completely reversible (The material becomes fluid if stirred and thickens when agitation ceases )
False body The property of a paste or fluid to thicken or set up to a paste or a semi-gel when allowed to stand Agitation breaks it down but further standing will again permit a viscosity rise
tendency of grease or other material to soften or flow when subjected to shearing action Grease will usually return to its normal consistency when the action stops The phenomenon is the opposite of that which occurs with rheopectic grease Thixotropy is also an important characteristic of drilling fluids, which must thicken when not in motion so that the cuttings in the fluid will remain in suspension
The property of a material that causes it to change from a thick, pasty consistency to a fluid consistency upon agitation, brushing or rolling
That property of a lubricating grease which is manifested by a softening in consistency as a result of shearing followed by a hardening in consistency starting immediately after the shearing is stopped
Thixotropy refers to the way a slurry's viscosity changes with time and motion A good casting slip is the product of maintaining the specific gravity, viscosity and thixotropy It should have the required specific gravity, be tuned to the needed viscosity yet gel after a set time to prevent sedimentation Plastic clay is sometimes called thixotropic This usually refers to material that is very elastic, can be pulled and twisted like taffy, and does not set until left still for a time
the property exhibited by a fluid that is in a liquid state when flowing and in a semisolid, gelled state when at rest
Materials that are gel-like at rest, but fluid when agitated; having high static shear strength and low dynamic shear strength at the same time; losing viscosity under stress
having the property of decreasing viscosity with increasing shear stress A coating is thixotropic if it thins with stirring or pumping but thickens when movement ceases
An adjective which describes full bodied material which undergoes a reduction in viscosity when shaken, stirred, or otherwise mechanically disturbed but which readily recovers its original full bodies condition upon standing
Materials that have the ability to cling and build on surfaces This property does not directly relate to viscosity Examples of this are shaving cream, whipped cream etc
Adjective which describes full-bodied material which undergoes a reduction in viscosity when shaken, stirred, or otherwise mechanically disturbed and which readily recovers the full-bodied condition on standing