Polynomial expansion of log relative viscosity and its application to polymer solutions

Abstract

Solomon and Ciuta's equation has been deduced from first principles and has been shown to be merely an algebraic consequence of the definition of intrinsic viscosity. Secondly, a consequence of this equation that [η]c should be linear with equation √2ηsp-2lnηrel with unit slope, is found to be fairly accurate when examined against literature and our own data, and so this equation is commended not only for single-point determination of [n] but also for representing viscosity variation with concentration up to η_sp<0.60. Thirdly, higher-order approximations are found to be less suitable. Other consequences of Solomon and Ciuta's equation are discussed.