Advanced Rheology Facility
Advanced Rheology Facility
Make
ARES G2 from TA Instruments
Model
MCR 702 from Anton Paar, Rosand RH07 capillary rheometer from NETSCH
Facility Status
Working
Date of Installation
Facility Management Division
Institute Central Research Facilities (ICRF)

Category

  • Diffraction » Scattering

Booking Details

Booking available for
Internal and External Both
Available Mode for Use
High Temperature Accessories. Linear Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
TwinDriveRheo-Microscopy RHEO-SALS UV Curing Cell RHEO-PIV RHEO-DRD (Di-Electro Rheology Device) RHEO-MRD
(Magneto Rheology Device) RHEO-ERD (Electro Rheology Device)
POWDE

Facility Management Team and Location

Faculty In Charge
Prof. Jyoti R. Seth
jyoti@che.iitb.ac.in
022-2576-7226 and 022-2572-6895 (Fax)
Facility Manager
Dr. Madhuri Bhatt (madhuribhatt27@iitb.ac.in, rheometer@iitb.ac.in)
Facility Operator
Swapnil Raut swapnil.raut@iitb.ac.in 4844
Co-convenors
Prof. M S Tirumkudulu
Prof. Sunita Srivastava
Prof. Kamendra
P. Sharma
Prof. Arup Bhattacharya
Department
Chemical Engineering
LAB Email ID
rheometer@iitb.ac.in
Facility Location
Chemical Engineering Advanced Rheology Laboratory inside PG Lab Annex, Near CAD centre (TCS Area) I.I.T. Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076
Lab Phone No
022-2159-6219

Facility Features, Working Principle and Specifications

Features Working Principle

Working Principle
Rheology is the study of flow and deformation of materials. Deformation and flow are referred to as strain or strain rate, respectively, and indicate the distance over which a body moves under the influence of an external force, or stress. For this reason, rheology is also considered to be the study of stress-strain relationships in materials. A rheometer is a precision instrument that contains the material of interest in a geometric configuration, controls the environment around it, and applies and measures wide ranges of stress, strain, and strain rate.Material responses to stress and strain vary from purely viscous to purely elastic to a combination of viscous and elastic behaviour, known as viscoelasticity. These behaviours are quantified in material properties such as modulus, viscosity, and elasticity.

Features

  1. ARES-G2

    The ARES-G2 provides independent measurements of stress and strain. The ARES-G2 is the only Separate Motor and Transducer (SMT) rheometer in the world. An SMT is more than two drives. It is a separate motor and transducer optimized for every aspect of rheological measurement. A motor designed for perfect deformation. A transducer optimized for exacting stress measurements. The result is the purest rheological measurements, free of instrument artefacts over the widest ranges of stress, strain and frequency. The ARES-G2 Torque Rebalance Transducer (TRT) is the third generation of rebalance transducers designed and optimized exclusively for the most exacting measurements of sample stress. The ARES-G2 incorporates patented non-contact temperature sensor technology for active measurement and control of both the upper and lower plate temperature.

  2. MCR 702

    MCR 702 MultiDrive as a CMT (Combined Motor Transducer) rheometer with a single EC motor . Performing ‘classic’ stress-controlled tests. Signal from encoder and torque from upper motor to calculate rheological properties. Connection of all temperature devices and application-specific accessories of the MCR rheometer series possible. Compliance calibration is done as part of calibration. Temperature control of air bearing responsible for long-lasting torque and normal force accuracy. Both motor units are employed in a synchronized fashion. One motor (upper) is brought to a fixed position and operated solely as a torque transducer. Offer Zero Compliance. One motor (lower) operates as a drive unit. Speed or angle from bottom motor and torque from upper motor are used to calculated rheological properties. Software displays the physical properties of both motors.

Instructions for Registration, Sample Preparation, User Instructions, Precautionary Measures and Charges

Instructions for Registration
  1. Only online registration through the IRCC webpage will be accepted.
  2. If the appointment is given but the user cannot come, a mail should be immediately sent to rheometer@iitb.ac.in to cancel his/her slot.
  3. Bring a new blank CD for copying the images. The USB drives are not allowed due to computer virus problems.

User Type
Charges
Students/Researchers from IIT Bombay: 600/Hour
Students/Researchers from other education institutes: 1200/Hour
National R & D Lab: 1400/Hour
Industry: 3000/Hour

Instruction for Sample Preparation
  • Fluid type (suspension, emulsions, polymer solution, electrorheological fluid, magnetorheological fluid, etc..), if there are particles then their size and material, if is it volatile, MSDS of sample.
  • Type of measurement (shear sweep, SAOS, electrorheology, interfacial rheology, etc,).
  • Required volume of sample is depends on the type of analysis and test.
User Instructions and Precautionary Measures

We shall accept online registration only through the IRCC webpage. If you need to cancel your slot, send an email immediately to with an explanation.

  • Slots will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • USB drives are strictly prohibited for copying data to minimize virus-related issues. You are requested to bring a new blank CD to transfer your data. All data must be transferred within 7 days of imaging. Without exception.
  • Users must be present during the entire slot.

Applications

  • Nanotechnology
  • Biology and Life Sciences
  • Material Science
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Semiconductors
  • Polymer science
  • Paint industry
  • Petroleum industry
  • Formulation: Measure and predict the consequences of formulations based on chemistry, concentration, and phase structure. Study existing materials and understand formulation based on rheological properties
  • Processing: Choose formulations and processes that save time, power, and preserve desired finished properties.
  • Performance Prediction: Make a priori predictions of material performance based on known use conditions without specifically mimicking application conditions.
  • Consumer Acceptance: Quantitatively optimize properties that customers perceive as valuable based on consistency, texture, mouth feel, behavior at chewing and swallowing, applicability, spreading, pourability, and stability during storage

Sample Details

SOP, Lab Policies and Other Details

Publications

Publications
Publications