Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.576, No.1, 106-117, 2013
Experimental Proof of an Anomalous Behavior in the Nematic Phase of the Liquid Crystal E7
Experimental proof about a no reported anomalous behavior in the nematic phase of the Liquid Crystal E7 (Merck) are demonstrated by means of optical, electrical and density measurements. Optical measurements were made by use of polarized light transmittance, electrical measurements were obtained using impedance spectroscopy and density measurements were made using a precision density meter. Evidence of a temperature range in which is contained a not related anomalous behavior in the nematic phase of the Liquid Crystal E7 is observed in optical measurements performed on a PDLC sample at different temperatures, and proven by electrical permittivity and volumetric density measurements. The temperature range of anomalous observation occurs between 23 degrees C and 43 degrees C and present a peak at about 32 degrees C, coincidentally close to 35 degrees C, the N-I temperature of the liquid crystal 5CB, major constituent of the mixture that composing the eutectic liquid crystal E7 [1]. With regard to the application of this liquid crystal, it is clear the need to consider the existence of a temperature range in which the electro optical responses of E7 features a behavior, unknown until then.