D danmand Well-known member Nov 28, 2003 46,971 5,606 113 Aug 15, 2008 #1 http://politiken.tv/nyheder/desjove/article553020.ece The secret is to add corn starch to make the liquid tixotropic
http://politiken.tv/nyheder/desjove/article553020.ece The secret is to add corn starch to make the liquid tixotropic
M Moraff Active member Nov 14, 2003 3,647 0 36 Aug 15, 2008 #2 So you're not really running on water then since you've turned it into paste. And it works because you're making it thick. "Thixotropic" describes a substance that is normally a gel, but turns to a liquid under a sharp impact.
So you're not really running on water then since you've turned it into paste. And it works because you're making it thick. "Thixotropic" describes a substance that is normally a gel, but turns to a liquid under a sharp impact.
J jwmorrice Gentleman by Profession Jun 30, 2003 7,133 2 0 In the laboratory. Aug 15, 2008 #3 Jesus! jwm
D danmand Well-known member Nov 28, 2003 46,971 5,606 113 Aug 15, 2008 #5 Moraff said: So you're not really running on water then since you've turned it into paste. And it works because you're making it thick. "Thixotropic" describes a substance that is normally a gel, but turns to a liquid under a sharp impact. Click to expand... You are correct, this is the opposite of thixotropic.
Moraff said: So you're not really running on water then since you've turned it into paste. And it works because you're making it thick. "Thixotropic" describes a substance that is normally a gel, but turns to a liquid under a sharp impact. Click to expand... You are correct, this is the opposite of thixotropic.
