Viscosity
Viscosity is a measure of a material’s resistance to flow. In polymer melts, coatings, adhesives, and solutions, viscosity affects mixing, pumping, coating weight, extrusion, leveling, and process control.
See related terms:
Adhesion Promoter
Coupling Agent
Hot Melt Adhesives
Tackifier
Tackiness
Flow diagram comparing high- and low-viscosity materials.