The nonlinear oscillation of a spherical gas bubble in polymer solutio
ns was theoretically analyzed. Using the rheological equation of Buech
e model fluid, the equation of motion and the pressure equation for a
bubble are derived. According to the numerical calculations, the effec
ts of rheological properties and initial radius of the bubble on the b
ubble radius-time history, pressure at the bubble wall, critical and e
quilibrium radii of the bubble, as well as pressure distribution in li
quid are discussed.