Micro- and nano-sized iron oxides

MRE composites were prepared according to the commonly used methods. It was found that micro- and nano- sized iron oxides and carbonyl iron powder were active fillers improving mechanical properties of elastomers. Additionally, they... 

Table 1. Mechanical properties (Strength at elongation 300% - S.Eioo, Tensile strength - T.S, Elongation at break - E.B) of silicone vulcanizates containing micro- and nano- sized iron oxides...

Fillers magnetite (Fe304) with micro- and nano- size and carbonyl iron powder CIP were obtained from Sigma Aldrich, gamma iron oxide (y-Fe203) was supplied from ABCR, fumed silica AEROSIL A380 was purchased from Evonik Degussa. 

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