MR FLUIDS WITH NANO-SIZED MAGNETIC PARTICLES

Recently magnetorheological fluids with nanosized magnetic ferrite particles have become available. Their composition, rheological and magnetic properties are described. A comparison with conventional MR fluids based on micron-sized particles is given. The yield stress of nano-MR fluids can be increased by a moderate magnetic field (0,2 T) by 4000 Pa. It can be modulated by the magnetic field with a response time of less than 5 ms. Details are given on the long term thermal stability at 150 °C, on flow properties at elevated temperatures and at high shear rates. Design principles for MR fluid actuator design are outlined.