EVALUATION OF THE STRUCTURAL-CHANGES IN SPHEROPLASTICS INDUCED BY A STATIC MAGNETIC-FIELD

1. The effect of a homogeneous SMF during molding of SP causes ordering of the structure of the binder and an increase in the strength of the SP in a certain direction relative to the lines of force of the SMF while not affecting such properties as bulk compression and water absorption. 2. The strength characteristics are increased and water absorption is decreased in molding of SP in an inhomogeneous SMF due to formation of an ordered layer of matrix with a high density and a structure different from the bulk structure on the surface of the sample, and this is important for the operating properties of articles made of SP. © 1992 Plenum Publishing Corporation.