Justification of the Choice Matrix Material of the Magnetoactive Elastomer for Working Camera-Channel Peristaltic Unit

Abstract

The article analyzes the promising polymeric materials to be used as a template in the manufacture of magnetoactive elastomers (MAEs). MAEs belong to the group of so-called smart materials; they can be used to creeate new techniques and technologies. MAEs are promising materials used to manufacture the working chamber of pumping units for the implementation of peristaltic movements in highly viscous and highly condensed substances. Environments, which is in contact with an element of MAEs, specifically high viscosity asphaltenic oil, impose substantial restrictions on the choice of the polymer matrix for its production, taking into consideration the influence of the material selected to modify the rheological properties of the resultant material. Studies of fluoropolymers basic properties have been conducted. According to their results it is concluded that fluorine-containing polymers can be used as the polymer matrix to manufacture MAEs in contact with aggressive high viscosity substances.