Solution Viscosity and Contact Angle Measurements of Various Nozzle Materials
Liquid | Viscosity (cP) | Contact Angle (degrees) | ||||
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Glass | Stainless Steel | Silicone | Polypropylene | Teflon® | ||
Water | 1 | <20a | 66.4 ± 15.7a | 97.2 ± 2.8b; 108c | 104 ± 2d | 122.3 ± 9.4a; 108–111 ± 3d |
mAb Formulation | 9 | <20a | 58.8 ± 7.4a | 83.3 ± 6.2a | ND | 83.4 ± 1.5a |
60% Sucrose solution | 60 | <20a | 71.7 ± 20.9a | 95.2 ± 1.2a | ND | 97.2 ± 2.4a |