In this work, samples consisting of an elastomeric matrix containing different kinds of active material in particulate form were prepared for reflectivity measurements. The materials used in different contents were: carbonyl-iron, carbon black, doped polyaniline and doped ferrite. The microwave reflectivity levels were determined from the magnetic and dielectric properties of the elastomeric composites from scattering data, by fitting the samples in a waveguide, for measurements in the frequency range of 8-16 GHz. Better microwave absorption at low frequencies was obtained for carbonyl-iron and carbon black while doped ferrite absorbed at high frequencies.
Microwave absorbing materials; elastomeric composites; carbonyl-iron; carbon black; doped polyaniline; doped ferrite; waveguide
