Inorganic non-Newtonian fluids

[Bretina]

Hello,

We're working on an application which we believe the behavior of a non-Newtonian fluid which becomes rigid when under stress. It needs to be inorganic so it won't spoil and as I understand it there are silicone polymers or oils which meet this criteria. Any other such fluid would be good to consider as well.

Any help pointing me in the right direction towards a supplier and identifying a readily available product on the market would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Bretina
FL, USA

 

[berkshire]

Silly putty?
B.E.

You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.

 

[Bretina]

I think that won't work since it won't return to its original shape afterwards. Plus I don't think it will become rigid enough.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Bretina
FL, USA

 

[Compositepro]

"it won't return to its original shape afterwards"

If it does return to shape then, by definition, it is not a fluid. You cannot solve a problem that you haven't defined.

 

[25362]

There are not many dilatant fluids around, but a Google search for dilatant fluids may be helpful.

 

[Bretina]

Well, it would return to it's original shape, defining it as a fluid but after a long time. It needs to have a much higher flow rate (not clay or putty-like) where it would return to it's relaxed state as in its original form immediately after impact pressure.

I'll see what I can find under "dilatant fluids".

Thanks again.

Bretina
FL, USA