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electrorheological fluid |
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electrorheological fluid [i¦lek·trō‚rē·ə¦läj·ə·kəl ′flü·əd] (physical chemistry) A colloidal suspension of finely divided particles in a carrier liquid, usually an insulating oil, whose rheological properties are changed through an increase in resistance when an electric field is applied. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Key statement: An actively controlled material to reversibly change a shear stress or a flexural modulus property which includes magnetorheological fluids, electrorheological fluids, magnetorheological elastomers and electrorheological elastomers. While several car manufacturers are looking into using electrorheological fluids in automobile shock absorbers, clutches and engine mounts, this technology has not yet proved its value outside the laboratory, Bhadra says. |
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