Metallic foam Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of metallic foam
A
Very light Porous Low thermal conductivity High strength per weight ratio Very energy absorbent
2
Q
Three ways of creating MFoam
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Injecting has into molten metal
Causing desolved gas to precipitate in molten metal
Causing gas to be released from a gas releasing agent
3
Q
Applications of MFoam
A
Sound dampeners on aircraft
Energy absorption on cars - safety
Heat absorbers - circuits boards
Prosthetics
