👉 The Bryant fluid, also known as the Bryant viscous fluid or the Bryant oil, is a non-Newtonian fluid discovered in 1934 by American chemist George Bryant. It exhibits a unique property where its viscosity changes in response to applied shear stress, meaning it becomes less viscous when agitated or stirred and more viscous when left undisturbed. This behavior is due to the presence of a network of particles suspended in the fluid, which rearrange under stress. The Bryant fluid is often used in scientific research to study complex fluids and non-Newtonian behavior, providing insights into the dynamics of shear-thinning and shear-thickening fluids.
