Perry's Handbook Viscosity May 2026

While simple fluids use standard definitions , Perry’s relies on specific models for temperature dependence: For Liquids

μ=μ0(0.555T0+C0.555T+C)(TT0)1.5mu equals mu sub 0 open paren the fraction with numerator 0.555 cap T sub 0 plus cap C and denominator 0.555 cap T plus cap C end-fraction close paren open paren the fraction with numerator cap T and denominator cap T sub 0 end-fraction close paren to the 1.5 power : Viscosity at temperature (Rankine). : Sutherland's constant for the specific gas. Finding the Data in the 9th Edition Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, 9th Edition [eBook] Perry's Handbook Viscosity

is in Kelvin. For many common hydrocarbons, simpler forms like are provided. While simple fluids use standard definitions , Perry’s