Viscosity and density of fluids.

zaveri

zaveri

@zaveri-5TD6Sk Oct 26, 2024
When the temperature of a liquid increases, its density decreases, so does its viscosity.

so from this, can we say that the density and viscosity of a liquid are related ?

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  • Ramani Aswath

    Ramani Aswath

    @ramani-VR4O43 Feb 13, 2013

    zaveri
    When the temperature of a liquid increases, its density decreases, so does its viscosity.
    Liquids like silicones have a constant viscosity with temperature change. But the density varies.

    The mechanisms are different. Density changes are due to the temperature coefficient of volume. Viscosity is a lot more complex and follows an exponential relationship with temperature.
    If you have the time, please wade through these two articles:
    1. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperature_dependence_of_liquid_viscosity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Temperature Dependence Of Liquid Viscosity</a>
    2. <a href="https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/fluid-density-temperature-pressure-d_309.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liquids - Densities vs. Pressure and Temperature Change</a>