👉 The Jackson fluid, also known as Jackson's fluid or Jackson's oil, is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid discovered in 1936 by American chemist James H. Jackson. It exhibits a unique property where its viscosity changes in response to applied shear stress; under low stress, it behaves like a solid, flowing slowly and resisting deformation, but when subjected to higher shear stress, it transitions into a more fluid state, allowing it to flow easily. This behavior is due to the alignment and rearrangement of its polymer chains under stress, creating temporary bonds that increase viscosity. This property makes Jackson fluid particularly useful in various industrial applications, such as in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, and adhesives, where controlled flow and stability are crucial.
