Kinematic viscosity for water on Mars

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The discussion centers on understanding the relationship between atmospheric pressure, viscosity, and density of liquid water. It is established that both density and viscosity are primarily functions of temperature, with resources available online for specific values. A qualitative observation is made regarding water's viscosity, noting that it feels more viscous in colder temperatures, similar to the behavior of windshield wipers in winter versus summer. The conversation also references historical methods of obtaining viscosity data, such as using ASME steam tables, highlighting the practical implications of viscosity changes in different environments, like the choppiness of Biscayne Bay in winter.
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Hi - I am trying to understand the relationship between atmosphere pressure, viscosity, and density - specifically water. Is there are way to estimate a range of dynamic viscosity and density values based on varying atmospheric pressures and/or temperature that I could use on any planet. Thanks for any help.
 
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Are you talking about liquid water or water vapor?
 
Hi, thanks for responding. I am talking about liquid water.
 
The density and viscosity are essentially functions only of temperature (which you can look up online).
 
Chestermiller said:
The density and viscosity are essentially functions only of temperature (which you can look up online).
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You can qualitatively observe water's viscosity dependence on temperature by paying attention to the behavior of water and windshield wipers on your automobile. Technically speaking, it's a lot more 'gooey' in winter than in summer. That caused me to look up viscosity versus temperature of water , found it in ASME steam tables before the days of internet. (Really i was trying to figure out why in wintertime in S Florida Biscayne Bay is so much choppier than in summer.. But that's another thread..).

https://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Viscosity.pdf
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