Stormer viscometer:

This instrument has been largely superseded by the direct-indicating viscometer.

Terms Related to Stormer viscometer

• Direct-reading viscometer

  Commonly called a "v-g meter." the instrument is a rotational-type device powered by means of an electric motor or handcrank, and is used to determine ...

• Direct-indicating viscometer

  Commonly called a "v-g meter." a rotational device powered by means of an electric motor or handcrank. Used to determine the apparent viscosity, plastic viscosity, ...

• Apparent viscosity

  1. The viscosity of a fluid measured at a given shear rate at a fixed temperature. In order for a viscosity measurement to be meaningful, ...

• Viscometer

  A device used to determine the viscosity of a substance. Also called a viscosimeter.

• Ten-minute gel strength

  The measured 10-min gel strength of a fluid is the maximum reading (deflection) taken from a direct-reading viscometer after the fluid has been quiescent for ...

• Viscosimeter

  See viscometer.

• Initial gel strength

  The maximum reading (defletion) taken from a direct-reading viscometer after fluid has been quiescent for 10 seconds. It is reported in pounds per 100 square ...