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Jun 10, 2026

Glass capillary viscometry in practice: the free handbook that goes beyond the standards

Industry standards for capillary viscometry are precise – but they leave a lot of practical questions unanswered. What happens when real measurement errors occur? How do you select the right measuring system for a specific application? Which corrections are needed and when? This free handbook fills exactly that gap: practical, standards-compliant, and developed for anyone performing viscosity measurements in laboratory and industrial environments – from kinematic viscosity to polymer analysis.

Glass capillary viscometers are among the most precise measurement instruments in the laboratory – but between the standard and an error-free measurement in daily practice lies experience, the right instrument selection, and an understanding of typical sources of error. That's exactly where this handbook comes in: it supplements the relevant capillary viscometry standards with concrete, practical knowledge from real lab work – making it one of the few resources that brings both together.

The viscometry handbook delivers solid knowledge across three core areas:

Fundamentals of viscosity and rheology: Flow and deformation properties of materials – explained concisely as the foundation for understanding the measurement technology
Capillary viscometry: Measurement principles and the different designs of glass capillary viscometers – which instrument is right for which application?
Practical application: Selecting the right measurement system, correct cleaning procedures, conducting measurements, typical sources of error, and specialized corrections – drawn from real laboratory experience

Who should download this handbook? Lab analysts and technicians performing viscosity measurements in the chemical industry, petrochemicals, polymer analysis, quality assurance, or research.

📥 Download the free viscometry handbook now

Practical knowledge that standards alone don't provide – ready for your next shift.