Abstract

This research work encompasses the potentials of Itakpe Iron concentrate for Magneto-rheological behavior under the effect of a liquid soap as surfactant. The concentrate was first ball milled to size reduce it then subjected to magnetic strength from a locally made electromagnet, with the iron concentrate in-situ the magnetic fluid. Magnetic fluid potential increased as iron concentrate increased in the fluid but viscosity of the fluids was affected by increased surfactant concentration. These positive signs of magneto-rheology under low magnetic influence puts Itakpe Iron concentrate a candidate material for magnetic fluid potential and application in automobile shock absorbers, brakes etc.