A shear cell is developed for small-angle neutron scattering measurements in the velocity-velocity gradient plane of shear and is used to characterize complex fluids. Spatially resolved measurements in the velocity gradient direction are possible for studying shear-banding materials. Applications include investigations of colloidal dispersions, polymer solutions, and self-assembled structures.
Gurnon, A. K., Godfrin, P. D., Wagner, N. J., Eberle, A. P. R., Butler, P., Porcar, L. Measuring Material Microstructure Under Flow Using 1-2 Plane Flow-Small Angle Neutron Scattering. J. Vis. Exp. (84), e51068, doi:10.3791/51068 (2014).