Difference between revisions of "Aluminum foam"
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[[File:Al foam formed.jpg|thumb|Formed aluminum foam from Wikipedia [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alv%C3%A9oles_4.jpg link]]] | [[File:Al foam formed.jpg|thumb|Formed aluminum foam from Wikipedia [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alv%C3%A9oles_4.jpg link]]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Lightweight metallic sheets formed air injected into the molten material. Aluminum foam is very strong, and eco-friendly. | + | Lightweight metallic sheets formed air or gas injected into the molten material. Aluminum foam is very strong, nonflammable and eco-friendly. They are available both in closed cell and open cell forms. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| + | metal sponge | ||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
* Sound insulation | * Sound insulation | ||
* Architectural facades | * Architectural facades | ||
| − | * Lightweight case construction | + | * Lightweight case construction |
| + | * Heat exchangers | ||
==Working Properties== | ==Working Properties== | ||
| + | * Carbide- or diamond-tipped blades are required for machining | ||
==Forms and Sizes== | ==Forms and Sizes== | ||
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==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_foam# Metal foam] Accessed Feb. 2024 | ||
* McMaster-Carr: [https://www.mcmaster.com/products/foam-core-boards/lightweight-aluminum-foam/ Aluminum foam] | * McMaster-Carr: [https://www.mcmaster.com/products/foam-core-boards/lightweight-aluminum-foam/ Aluminum foam] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] [[Category:MWG]] | [[Category:Materials database]] [[Category:MWG]] | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 7 February 2024
Formed aluminum foam from Wikipedia link
Description
Lightweight metallic sheets formed air or gas injected into the molten material. Aluminum foam is very strong, nonflammable and eco-friendly. They are available both in closed cell and open cell forms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
metal sponge
Applications
- Sound insulation
- Architectural facades
- Lightweight case construction
- Heat exchangers
Working Properties
- Carbide- or diamond-tipped blades are required for machining
Forms and Sizes
- Thicknesses from 1/2" to 2"
- Sheets available 6'x6' or 12'x12' (McMaster-Carr)
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Metal foam Accessed Feb. 2024
- McMaster-Carr: Aluminum foam