WOA1 Shear thickening fluid Google Patents
Shear thickening fluids which comprise a water swellable granular material (clay) present in sufficient quantity so as to be capable of rapidly forming a stiff paste, having a strength of at least 2000 lbs/ 100 upon interaction with the aqueous phase used, a nonaqueous hydrophobic material comprising a hydrocarbon material and a surfactant and/or a strengthening agent, and an aqueous ...