The effect of mechanical field on phase transitions in the poly(dimethylsiloxane)-toluene-ethanol system

The effect of shear deformation on the phase stability of poly(dimethylsiloxane) solutions in a binary solvent was studied. Phase transitions were shown to be controlled not only by the temperature and concentration, but also by the applied shear stress. The temperature of the phase transition may be shifted by tens of degrees even at comparatively low shear stresses. As the shear stress increases, the phase transition temperature exhibits a well-pronounced maximum.