The capillary rheometry measurements of concentrated suspensions of aluminu
m oxide hydroxide in silicon oil are described. The dimension of the extrus
ion dies was varied. The shear-stress curves and the pressure drop at sudde
n reduction of the cross section were ascertained. The influence of the pro
perties of the solid phase (particle size, particle size distribution, part
icle geometry) and the concentration of the solid phase (40-65 wt.-%) on th
e flow behavior of the suspension were also investigated.