Bands formation in a rotating cylinder


Particles which are initially distributed uniformly in a film rimming a rotating cylinder will be drawn into bands. The fluid used here is a solution of ZnCl2, Triton X100 and water. The rotating speed is 1.1 rpm and the formation of the bands takes hours.


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