Cavitation-induced force transition in confined viscous liquids under traction

We perform traction experiments on viscous liquids highly confined between parallel plates. At small separation rates, we observe a simple response with a smooth decrease of the force. Dramatic changes in the force response occur at high separation rates, with the appearance of a force plateau follo...

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Published in:Europhysics letters 2003-04, Vol.62 (2), p.244-250
Main Authors: Poivet, S, Nallet, F, Gay, C, Fabre, P
Format: Article
Language:English
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47.55.Bx
68.35.Np
83.50.Jf
Condensed Matter
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
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Physics
Rheology
Techniques and apparatus
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Summary:We perform traction experiments on viscous liquids highly confined between parallel plates. At small separation rates, we observe a simple response with a smooth decrease of the force. Dramatic changes in the force response occur at high separation rates, with the appearance of a force plateau followed by an abrupt drop. By direct observation in the course of the experiment, we show that cavitation is responsible for the latter features which are reminiscent of the utmost complex behaviour of adhesive films under traction. Surprisingly enough, this is observed here in a fluid material.
ISSN:0295-5075
1286-4854
DOI:10.1209/epl/i2003-00352-3