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Effect of Fe Magnetic Nanoparticles in Rubber Matrix

Journal of Magnetics, Volume 15, Number 4, 31 Dec 2010, Pages 173-178
Young Rang Uhm * (Nuclear Materials Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)), Jaewoo Kim (Nuclear Materials Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)), Jiheon Jun (Nuclear Materials Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)), Sol Lee (Nuclear Materials Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)), Chang Kyu Rhee (Nuclear Materials Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)), Chul Sung Kim (Nano-electro Physics, Kookmin University)
Abstract

A new kind of magnetic rubber, Fe dispersed ethylene propylene monomer (EPM), was prepared by a conventional technique using a two roll mill. The magnetic fillers of Fe-nanoparicles were coated by low density polyethylene (LDPE). The purpose of surface treatment of nanoparticles by LDPE is to enhance wettability and lubricancy of the fillers in a polymer matrix. The mechanical strength and microstructure of the magnetic rubber were characterized by tensile strength test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results revealed that the Fe nanoparticles were relatively well dispersed in an EPM matrix. It was found that the nano- Fe dispersed magnetic rubber showed higher coercivity and tensile strength than those of micron- Fe dispersed one.

 

Keywords: magnetic rubber; ethylene propylene monomer (EPM); nanocomposite
DOI: 10.4283/JMAG.2010.15.4.173
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