gel strength

English translation: strength of a gel or jelly

14:40 Sep 12, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: gel strength
"The effect of final pH on the gel strength of gels prepared by bacterial acidification was investigated."

Does "gel strength" have a synonym? What does it mean?
Jonathan Widell
Canada
Local time: 04:42
Selected answer:strength of a gel or jelly
Explanation:
gel strength
The strength of a gel or jelly (such as gelatin or glue), often expressed as the weight in grams required to force a plunger into a test sample under specified conditions. The gel strength test is based on the fact that a solution containing lo or more of gelatin, when allowed to stand at a temperature of approximately 50° F., will form a firm jelly. If different glue solutions of identical concentration are permitted to chill or set, the quality of the glue will, in general, correspond to the consistency of the jelly formed.
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Maria Luisa Duarte
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strength of a gel or jelly


Explanation:
gel strength
The strength of a gel or jelly (such as gelatin or glue), often expressed as the weight in grams required to force a plunger into a test sample under specified conditions. The gel strength test is based on the fact that a solution containing lo or more of gelatin, when allowed to stand at a temperature of approximately 50° F., will form a firm jelly. If different glue solutions of identical concentration are permitted to chill or set, the quality of the glue will, in general, correspond to the consistency of the jelly formed.


    Reference: http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/don/dt/dt1511.html
    Reference: http://jds.fass.org/cgi/content/abstract/87/4/831
Maria Luisa Duarte
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agree  TARJOMEH GAR: Very True!
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