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Viscosity SOP

The document outlines a procedure to measure the viscosity of pure liquids using an Ostwald Viscometer at room temperature. It explains the concept of viscosity as a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow and provides the necessary equipment and theoretical background. The viscosity of an unknown liquid is determined by comparing its flow time to that of a reference liquid, typically water.

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Viscosity SOP

The document outlines a procedure to measure the viscosity of pure liquids using an Ostwald Viscometer at room temperature. It explains the concept of viscosity as a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow and provides the necessary equipment and theoretical background. The viscosity of an unknown liquid is determined by comparing its flow time to that of a reference liquid, typically water.

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Aim: To determine the viscosity of pure liquids by Ostwald Viscometer at room temperature.

Requirements: Ostwald viscometer, Burette stand, RD bottle, Pipette, unknown liquid

Theory: Viscosity is an important physicochemical property of liquid. Viscosity is an index of


resistance of a liquid to flow. The higher the viscosity of liquid, the greater the resistance to flow. For
ex., groundnut oil, honey, syrup, all resist the flow more, when compared to water or alcohol. The
unit of viscosity is poise. It is also expressed in centi(milli) poise. Poise is defined as the force
required to produce viscosity of 1 cm/sec between two parallel planes of a liquid each 1 cm 2 in area
and separated by a distance of 1 cm.

Principle: Viscosity of liquid such as benzene, toluene and alcohol are experimentally determined by
using the capillary viscometer, i.e. Ostwald Viscometer. When a liquid flows through the capillary
tube, the time required for the liquid to pass between two marks (upper mark and lower mark in
figure) is determined. The time of flow of liquid under test is compared with the time required for
the reference sample of known viscosity (normally water is used).

Viscosity of an unknown liquid (η1) may be determined using the equation:

η1 = η2

ƿ1 = density of unknown liquid , g/cc

ƿ2 = density of known liquid (water), g/cc

t1= time of flow of unknown liquid , sec

t2= time of flow of known liquid(water) sec

η2= viscosity of known liquid(water)

Relative viscosity =

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