On-line, non-Newtonian capillary rheometry for continuous and in-line coatings production

Abstract

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Laser diffraction measurements of pigment size distributions of coatings and mill bases: implications of dilution medium and dispersion process parameters

“…viscosity, colour, or fineness of grind) are simple and reliable, but, since they involve manual operation, also time consuming [15,17]. Consequently, new tools, such as online capillary rheometry, have become available [13,14,60].…”