1- Introduction: Rheology Characterization and Paint Formulation
2- Review of Rheology Concepts in a Paint Formulation – Liquid State
a- Interpreting flow test in a paint formulation
i- Rheology behavior in a flow process – Global concepts
ii- The flow curve
iii- Thixotropy (Time dependency)
iv- Yield stress.
b- Interpreting oscillatory test in a paint formulation
i- The structure analysis – Global concepts
ii- The strain/stress sweep test: Thixotropy, Yield, others
iii- The frequency sweep test: Stability, Structure stability prediction, other
iv- The time sweep test: Leveling, Film formation kinetic, other.
v- The temperature sweep test.
3- Application Tests (Flow and Oscillation) – Practical Examples
a- Alkyd Resin rheology characterization
b- Characterization example: alkyd enamel
c- Comparison of two spanish paints
d- Other advanced characterization examples
4- Benefits, Conclusions and Recommendations
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