Published by the The Society of Rheology
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SynopsisThe slump test, initially developed to determine the flow properties of fresh concrete, has been adopted as a means of accurately measuring the yield stress of strongly flocculated suspensions. The slump test offers a quick and easy way of measuring yield stress without the need for sophisticated electronic equipment, thereby giving plant operators an effective tool for determining yield stress. The model used to predict the yield stress from the conical slump test was devised by Murata ͑1984͒ and corrected by Christensen ͑1991͒. In the present case the theory has been adapted for a cylindrical geometry. Yield stress measurements obtained with the vane for numerous mineral suspensions under known surface chemistry conditions are compared to the slump measurements and theoretical prediction. Good agreement is obtained.
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