Viscosity and density of fluids.

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
    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. Temperature Dependence Of Liquid Viscosity
    2. Liquids - Densities vs. Pressure and Temperature Change

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