| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/JP95/00123 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 29, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 29, 1995 PCT Filed Jan. 31, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/20638 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 3, 1995The invention relates to an electrorheological fluid comprising fine silica particles, to which an alcohol-modified silicone oil is bonded, compounded with a nonconducting liquid, to which a polarizing agent is added as necessary. Use of fine silica particles of which the surface is modified by an alcohol-modified silicone oil according to the invention provides an electrorheological fluid which have low initial viscosity, high viscosity increase ratio and excellent dispersion stability. |