Zirconia-coated carbonyl-iron-particle-based magnetorheological fluid for polishing optical glasses and ceramics
We report on magnetorheological finishing (MRF) spotting experiments performed on glasses and ceramics using a zirconia-coated carbonyl-iron (CI)-particle-based magnetorheological (MR) fluid. The zirconia-coated magnetic CI particles were prepared via sol-gel synthesis in kilogram quantities. The coating layer was {approx}50-100 nm thick, faceted in surface structure, and well adhered. Coated particles showed long-term stability against aqueous corrosion. ''Free'' nanocrystalline zirconia polishing abrasives were cogenerated in the coating process, resulting in an abrasive-charged powder for MRF. A viable MR fluid was prepared simply by adding water. Spot polishing tests were performed on a variety of optical glasses and ceramics over a period of nearly three weeks with no signs of MR fluid degradation or corrosion. Stable material removal rates and smooth surfaces inside spots were obtained.
- OSTI ID:
- 22036433
- Journal Information:
- Applied Optics, Journal Name: Applied Optics Journal Issue: 35 Vol. 48; ISSN 0003-6935; ISSN APOPAI
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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