Microstructure and Performance of Natural Rubber Based Magnetic Composites.

Rubber magnetic composites were prepared by incorporation of strontium ferrites in natural rubber-based elastomer matrix. The work was aimed at the evaluation of magnetic filler influence on physical-mechanical, magnetic and thermal properties of prepared composites. The study was also dedicated to the investigation of microstructure and evaluation of interactions between strontium ferrites and natural rubber. The observed parameters are dependent on the type of ferrite and on the content of applied ferrite, too. Surface modification of ferrite leads to the improvement of interfacial conditions and adhesion between the rubber matrix and the magnetic filler. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]