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A unit of viscosity measurement equivalent to 1 centipoise
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Millipascal Seconds
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mPas
What is a millipascal second (mPas)?
A millipascal second (mPas) is a unit of viscosity measurement equivalent to 1 centipoise.
How do you measure millipascal seconds?
For thin liquids like water, oil, or paint kinematic viscometers can be used. The simplest versions feature a cup with an orifice at the bottom. The cup is filled and then a time measurement is taken.
For thicker liquids, a dynamic viscometer can be used. This type of viscometer uses a rotating spindle submerged in sample liquid. This measures the shear stresses as the liquid creates viscous drag. This has the added benefit of measuring a liquid's shear sensitivity.
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