Table 1.

Values of the viscosity shape function $\nu$ and axial ratio a/b for different values of v_s.

vs/$\overline{\upsilon }$	vs (mL/g)	$\nu$	(a/b) prolate	(a/b) oblate
1*	0.64	5.0	4.3	5.4
1.5	0.96	3.3	2.5	2.8
2	1.28	2.5	1	1

*no swelling through dynamic hydration effects. v_s swollen specific volume, $\overline{\upsilon }$ partial specific volume (0.64 mL/g).