The viscoelectric effect in n-amyl acetate

It is well established that the apparent viscosity of an electrically conducting polar liquid increases when the liquid is subjected to a uniform electric field transverse to the direction of flow. It has also been established that the increase in viscosity is practically independent of electrode polarization processes. Evidence has now come to light which leads the way to a whole new series of critical experiments. It has been found that the increase in viscosity of n-amyl acetate is very nearly proportional to the electric current flowing transversely to the direction of flow.