Table 7. Rheological Behavior Parameters for the Experiment and the Power Law Model for Castor Kernel Oil and Its FAME at 25°Ca.
| properties | unit | castor kernel oil | castor kernel oil FAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| shear rate | 1/s | 0.1–100 | 0.1–100 |
| k | mPa·sn | 583.4 ± 0.59 | 23.78 ± 0.87 |
| kexp | mPa·s | 584.21 ± 5.7 | 24.46 ± 2.05 |
| n | 1 ± 0.001 | 1 ± 0.01 | |
| R2 | 0.999 | 0.996 |
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k is the flow consistency index obtained from the power law model, kexp is the dynamic viscosity obtained from the experiment, and n is the non-Newtonian flow behavior index.