Studies in inorgano-organic gels in pinene. Part V. Gel-strength measurements of gels of sodium stearate in pinene

Abstract

The gel-strength of gels of sodium stearate in pinene has been measured by the plunger method under several conditions. The values of elasticity have been calculated from the load-deflection curves, and it is found that log E varies linearly as log C, the slope of this straight line being very nearly equal to 2. The existence of a skin or membrane on the surface of the gel which vitiates the values of gel-strength has been critically examined, and its approximate magnitude has been determined.