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viscosity index

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viscosity index [vi′skäs·əd·ē ‚in‚deks]
(chemical engineering)
An arbitrary scale used to show the magnitude of viscosity changes in lubricating oils with changes in temperature. Abbreviated VI.


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This menu-driven package features graphical displays of pressure and temperature profiles, along with the new viscosity index.
The specific end-use segments discussed are Antioxidants, Antiwear Agents, Corrosion Inhibitors, Detergents, Dispersants, Extreme Pressure Additives, Foam Control Agents, Pour Point Depressants, and Viscosity Index Improvers.
All computations are based on using a rubber compound having a Mooney viscosity of 35 (ML 1+4'), a viscosity index of 62.
 
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