Coefficients of Viscosity for Fluids
Fluid |
Temperature ( oC ) |
Coefficient of Viscosity ( Pa . s ) |
Water |
0 |
1.8 x 10 -3 |
|
20 |
1.0 x 10 -3 |
|
100 |
0.3 x 10 -3 |
Whole blood |
37 |
approx. 4 x 10 -3 |
Blood plasma |
37 |
approx 1.5 x 10 -3 |
Ethyl alcohol |
20 |
1.2 x 10 -3 |
Engine oil (SAE 10) |
30 |
200 x 10 -3 |
Glycerine |
20 |
1500 x 10 -3 |
Air |
20 |
0.018 x 10 -3 |
Hydrogen |
0 |
0.009 x 10 -3 |
Water vapor |
100 |
0.013 x 10 -3 |
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