Viscosity of bimodal suspensions with hard spherical particles

Author(s): Spangenberg, Jon; Scherer, George W.; Hopkins, Adam B.; Torquato, Salvatore

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Abstract:	We analyze two equations for their ability to predict the viscosity of bimodal suspensions with hard spherical particles. The equations express the viscosity as a function of the particle loading and the packing (or, volume) fraction at which the viscosity diverges (viscosity threshold). The latter is found from previously published experimental studies for a variety of sphere diameter ratios and fractions of small particles in total solids. A comparison between the viscosity thresholds and the maximally random jammed packing verifies their interconnection and permits accurate viscosity prediction of bimodal suspensions. © 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.
Publication Date:	14-Nov-2014
Electronic Publication Date:	14-Nov-2014
Citation:	Spangenberg, Jon, Scherer, George W., Hopkins, Adam B., Torquato, Salvatore. (2014). Viscosity of bimodal suspensions with hard spherical particles. Journal of Applied Physics, 116 (18), 184902 - 184902. doi:10.1063/1.4901463
DOI:	doi:10.1063/1.4901463
ISSN:	0021-8979
EISSN:	1089-7550
Pages:	116, 184902-1 - 184902-8
Type of Material:	Journal Article
Journal/Proceeding Title:	Journal of Applied Physics
Version:	Final published version. Article is made available in OAR by the publisher's permission or policy.