
Model 35 Viscometer Instruction Manual
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Revision N, February 2013
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5.3
Measuring Gel Strength
The commonly used procedure for measuring gel strength is as follows:
1.
Stir the sample thoroughly at 600 rpm.
2.
Set the gear shift knob to the 3 rpm position, and then turn the motor to the OFF
position.
3.
After the desired wait time, turn the motor to the ON position at low speed.
4.
Read the dial at the moment the gel breaks as noted by a peak dial reading. The
gel strength units are lb/100ft
2
.
An alternative method for measuring gel strength is as follows:
1.
Stir the sample thoroughly at 600 rpm.
2.
Turn the motor to the OFF position.
3.
After the desired wait period, turn the gel knob (located below the gear shift
knob) slowly counterclockwise.
4.
Read the dial at the moment the gel breaks as noted by a peak dial reading. The
gel strength units are lb/100ft
2
.