"Autothixotropy" of Water - an Unknown Physical Phenomenon

TL;DR

This paper reports the discovery of a novel water phenomenon called autothixotropy, which interferes with precise gravimetric measurements, and offers a potential explanation for this previously unknown behavior.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of water autothixotropy, a new physical phenomenon, supported by experimental evidence and a proposed explanation.

Findings

Discovery of water autothixotropy affecting measurements

Experimental validation of the phenomenon

Proposed theoretical explanation

Abstract

A complex of until now unknown phenomena ongoing in water was discovered in laboratory experiments, where it made impossible gravimetric measurements with the necessarily extreme precision. This behaviour of water, which we call autothixotropy, was the issue of the presented experimental research. We are also proposing a possible explanation.