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Thermographic Liquid Crystal Products for use in Research and Testing

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The use of thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) products in research and testing continues to grow.
The main application areas are in flow visualization and heat transfer studies, although the materials
can be used in virtually any work involving indication of temperature fields and thermal mapping. The
chemistry, physics and temperature indicating applications of TLCs are well documented in the open
and patent literature

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The use of thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) products in research and testing continues to grow. The main application areas are in flow visualization and heat transfer studies, although the materials...

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This booklet provides an introduction to thermochromic liquid crystals (TLCs), how the materials work and how they are used. The major application areas are discussed and the processing and...

This booklet provides an introduction to thermochromic liquid crystals (TLCs), how the materials work and how they are used. The major application areas are discussed and the processing and...

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