Surface Viscosity Calculator

✖The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity [μ_viscosity]			+10% -10%
✖The Thickness of Surface Phase is equal to the range of intermolecular forces of that phase.ⓘ Thickness of Surface Phase [d]			+10% -10%

✖Surface Viscosity is defined as the frictional force resulting due to the interaction between the surface and inner layer of the molecule.ⓘ Surface Viscosity [η_s]

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Surface Viscosity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Surface Viscosity = Dynamic Viscosity/Thickness of Surface Phase
η_s = μ_viscosity/d
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Surface Viscosity - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Surface Viscosity is defined as the frictional force resulting due to the interaction between the surface and inner layer of the molecule.
Dynamic Viscosity - (Measured in Pascal Second) - The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Thickness of Surface Phase - (Measured in Meter) - The Thickness of Surface Phase is equal to the range of intermolecular forces of that phase.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Dynamic Viscosity: 10.2 Poise --> 1.02 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Thickness of Surface Phase: 20.55 Meter --> 20.55 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_s = μ_viscosity/d --> 1.02/20.55

Evaluating ... ...

η_s = 0.0496350364963504

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0496350364963504 Kilogram per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0496350364963504 ≈ 0.049635 Kilogram per Second <-- Surface Viscosity

(Calculation completed in 00.005 seconds)

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Surface Viscosity calculator uses Surface Viscosity = Dynamic Viscosity/Thickness of Surface Phase to calculate the Surface Viscosity, The Surface Viscosity formula is defined as the ratio of the viscosity of bulk to the thickness of the surface phase of the monolayer. Surface Viscosity is denoted by η_s symbol.

How to calculate Surface Viscosity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Surface Viscosity, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ_viscosity) & Thickness of Surface Phase (d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Surface Viscosity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.049635 = 1.02/20.55.

FAQ

What is Surface Viscosity?

The Surface Viscosity formula is defined as the ratio of the viscosity of bulk to the thickness of the surface phase of the monolayer and is represented as η_s = μ_viscosity/d or Surface Viscosity = Dynamic Viscosity/Thickness of Surface Phase. The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied & The Thickness of Surface Phase is equal to the range of intermolecular forces of that phase.

How to calculate Surface Viscosity?

The Surface Viscosity formula is defined as the ratio of the viscosity of bulk to the thickness of the surface phase of the monolayer is calculated using Surface Viscosity = Dynamic Viscosity/Thickness of Surface Phase. To calculate Surface Viscosity, you need Dynamic Viscosity (μ_viscosity) & Thickness of Surface Phase (d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Dynamic Viscosity & Thickness of Surface Phase and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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