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 or gas injected into the molten material. Aluminum | + | Lightweight metallic sheets formed air or gas injected into the molten material. Aluminum foams are 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 | + | foamed aluminum; metal sponge |
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| + | Commercial products: [https://ergaerospace.com/aluminum-foam-cell-structure-material/ Duocel] | ||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
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* Lightweight case construction | * Lightweight case construction | ||
* Heat exchangers | * Heat exchangers | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| + | * Lightweight with high strength to weight ratio | ||
| + | * Density (relative to solid As) = 4-12% is most common | ||
| + | * Compression strength = 367 psi (at 8% relative density) | ||
| + | * Tensile strength = 180 psi (at 8% relative density) | ||
| + | * Melting point = 1220f (660C) | ||
==Working Properties== | ==Working Properties== | ||
* Carbide- or diamond-tipped blades are required for machining | * Carbide- or diamond-tipped blades are required for machining | ||
| + | * Joined by brazing, adhesive bonding, mechanical fasteners, or soldering | ||
==Forms and Sizes== | ==Forms and Sizes== | ||
Revision as of 11:57, 7 February 2024
Formed aluminum foam from Wikipedia link
Description
Lightweight metallic sheets formed air or gas injected into the molten material. Aluminum foams are very strong, nonflammable and eco-friendly. They are available both in closed cell and open cell forms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
foamed aluminum; metal sponge
Commercial products: Duocel
Applications
- Sound insulation
- Architectural facades
- Lightweight case construction
- Heat exchangers
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Lightweight with high strength to weight ratio
- Density (relative to solid As) = 4-12% is most common
- Compression strength = 367 psi (at 8% relative density)
- Tensile strength = 180 psi (at 8% relative density)
- Melting point = 1220f (660C)
Working Properties
- Carbide- or diamond-tipped blades are required for machining
- Joined by brazing, adhesive bonding, mechanical fasteners, or soldering
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