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amyrose2712

(3,391 posts) Tue Feb 14, 2012, 11:12 PM Feb 2012

I have a question about fluid mechanics. [View all]

I am wondering how the specific gravity of a fragrance oil added to a wax with a known specific gravity will affect the sorptivity of the wick. My assumption is the higher the specific gravity the sorptivity of the wick will decrease therefore increasing the wick size(gauge) would be necessary. What say you smarties?

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I have a question about fluid mechanics. [View all] amyrose2712 Feb 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author DocMac Feb 2012 #1

I say , you are working on Homework for class! :O) pkdu Feb 2012 #2

If they are, I wouldn't discourage them. DocMac Feb 2012 #3

Me either... I love DU , old and new with all its imperfections , was just my dry UK humour pkdu Feb 2012 #6

Your humor works for me! DocMac Feb 2012 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author DocMac Feb 2012 #12

I wish I was in class. No, making candles, and I am sure that amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #4

Looks like the equation says V (volume) pkdu Feb 2012 #7

Density should not be a factor izquierdista Feb 2012 #5

You say density should not be a factor in the capillary action of the wick? amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #8

That's mostly a molecular effect izquierdista Feb 2012 #9

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #11

No, I honestly don't have the answer. amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #13

Honestly, what is your goal in being rude? Javaman Feb 2012 #14

Thanks. amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #18

Equations aside - just make it. I've never had a problem because of that. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #15

Thanks. I am. I just like to know the answer. amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #16

The empirical evidence is inconsistent. amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #17

I don't have any answers - sorry Tyrs WolfDaemon Feb 2012 #19

I'm betting that the addition of the fragrance oil won't make MineralMan Feb 2012 #20

You'd be surprise just how much difference it does actually make. amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #21

Also, very cool candle making experience. That sounds cool as hell. nt amyrose2712 Feb 2012 #22