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Synthesis and Properties of Magnetorheological (MR) Fluids for Active Vibration Control

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

Pradeep P. Phulé ,
John M. Ginder  and
Arun D. Jatkar
Pradeep P. Phulé
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 848 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, email: phule@engrng.pitt.edu.
John M. Ginder
Affiliation:
Ford Research Laboratory, Ford Motor Company, 20,000 Rotunda Drive, SRL MD 3028, Dearborn, M1 48121–2053, email: jginder@ford.com.
Arun D. Jatkar
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 848 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, email: phule@engrng.pitt.edu.
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Abstract

Magnetorheological (MR) fluids represent an exciting class ofsmart materials for use in active vibration control and other applications. This paper discusses some of the fundamental materials science concepts that define the scientific basis for designing MR fluids. Preliminary experimental data and observations concerning the synthesis as well as the rheological behavior of MR fluids based on carbonyl iron and iron oxide particulates are presented and discussed.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 459: Symposium Y – Materials for Smart Systems II , 1996 , 99
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1997

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