Metal Matrix Syntactic Foams : Processing, Microstructure, Properties and Applications

[BOOK DESCRIPTION]

Focused on a new type of material, the book investigates the elements, synthesis and practical applications of metal matrix syntactic foams, which share properties of foams and metal matrix composites. The text reviews how syntactic foams are synthesized from different types of hollow particles and metal matrixes. Part one explains processing techniques such as solidification and powder metallurgy and discusses foams made from a variety of matrix metals. Part two compares different syntactic foams based on density and strain rate. Original experimental data and modeling information are provided that show how metal matrix syntactic foams can be used for lighter weight components in vehicles, as well as for sensors and biomaterials. It is a complete guide for materials, engineering, modeling and processing of novel syntactic material. It deals with lightweight metal-type foams for aeronautical, recreational and electronic applications.

[TABLE OF CONTENTS]

Preface                                            vii
Acknowledgments                                    ix
Editors                                            xi
Contributors                                       xiii
1 Introduction to Foams                            1   (16)
          Nikhil Gupta
    1.1 Lightweight Materials                      3   (1)
    1.2 Foams                                      4   (6)
    1.3 Syntactic Foams                            10  (3)
    1.4 Outline of the Book                        13  (1)
    1.5 Acknowledgments                            14  (1)
    1.6 References                                 14  (3)
2 Hollow Particles                                 17  (12)
          Oliver M. Strbik III
    2.1 Structure                                  17  (6)
    2.2 Manufacturing Methods                      23  (3)
    2.3 References                                 26  (3)
3 Synthesis of Metal Matrix Syntactic Foams        29  (30)
          Benjamin F. Schultz
          Pradeep K. Rohatgi
    3.1 Solidification Processing of Metal         30  (20)
    Matrix Syntactic Foams
    3.2 Powder Metallurgy Processing of Metal      50  (3)
    Matrix Syntactic Foams
    3.3 Concluding Remarks                         53  (1)
    3.4 Acknowledgements                           54  (1)
    3.5 References                                 54  (5)
4 Aluminum Matrix Syntactic Foams                  59  (58)
          D.R. Mondal
          Nidhi Jha
    4.1 Aluminum Syntactic Foams                   59  (2)
    4.2 Possible Applications                      61  (1)
    4.3 Hollow Particles                           62  (7)
    4.4 Methods of Preparations                    69  (8)
    4.5 Microstructure                             77  (2)
    4.6 Compressive Deformation                    79  (19)
    4.7 Tribological Behavior                      98  (10)
    4.8 Corrosion Behavior                         108 (3)
    4.9 Techno- and Socio-economic Analysis        111 (1)
    4.10 Conclusions                               111 (1)
    4.11 References                                112 (5)
5 Magnesium Matrix Syntactic Foams                 117 (20)
          Tomoko Sang
          Vincent Hammond
          Kyu Cho
    5.1 Introduction                               117 (1)
    5.2 Processing and Microstructure              118 (13)
    5.3 Concluding Remarks                         131 (1)
    5.4 Reference                                  132 (5)
6 Zinc Matrix Syntactic and Composite Foams        137 (22)
          A. Daoud
    6.1 Introduction                               137 (1)
    6.2 Hollow Particles                           138 (2)
    6.3 Zn Matrix Alloys                           140 (1)
    6.4 Processing Methods of Syntactic Foams      141 (3)
    6.5 Structures of Syntactic Metal Matrix       144 (2)
    Composite Foams
    6.6 Properties of Interest to the Syntactic    146 (6)
    Foam Application Designers
    6.7 Suggested Applications of Syntactic        152 (3)
    Metal Matrix Composite Foams
    6.8 Research Imperatives                       155 (1)
    6.9 References                                 155 (4)
7 Titanium Matrix Syntactic Foams                  159 (42)
          Xue Xiaobing
          Zhao Yuyuan
    7.1 Introduction                               159 (1)
    7.2 Manufacture                                160 (3)
    7.3 Structure and Mechanical Properties        163 (32)
    7.4 Conclusions                                195 (2)
    7.5 References                                 197 (4)
8 Iron Matrix Syntactic Foams                      201 (46)
          Dirk Lehmhus
          J?rg Weise
          Joachim Baumeister
    8.1 Introduction                               201 (1)
    8.2 Production Processes                       202 (19)
    8.3 Pore and Microstructure                    221 (6)
    8.4 Mechanical Properties                      227 (12)
    8.5 Thermal and other Properties               239 (2)
    8.6 Conclusion, Outlook and Application        241 (2)
    Potential
    8.7 References                                 243 (4)
9 Modeling and Simulations                         247 (24)
          Dung D. Luong
          Nikhil Gupta
    9.1 Introduction                               247 (1)
    9.2 Density and Porosity                       248 (3)
    9.3 Elastic Properties                         251 (6)
    9.4 Strength                                   257 (2)
    9.5 Effect of Strain Rate on Stress-Strain     259 (2)
    Curves
    9.6 Finite Element Analysis                    261 (8)
    9.7 Acknowledgments                            269 (1)
    9.8 References                                 269 (2)
10 Modeling Unconstrained Compression of Metal     271 (30)
Matrix Syntactic Foams
          J.B. Ferguson
          Joseph A. Santa Maria
          Benjamin F. Schultz
          Pradeep K. Rohatgi
    10.1 Modeling of Metal Matrix Syntactic        275 (2)
    Foams
    10.2 Case Study柚odeling the Mechanical        277 (19)
    Properties of Al-Alloy/Al2O3 Hollow
    Particle Metal Matrix Syntactic Foams
    10.3 Concluding Remarks                        296 (1)
    10.4 Acknowledgements                          296 (1)
    10.5 Nomenclature                              297 (1)
    10.6 References                                298 (3)
11 Weight Saving Potential of Metal Matrix         301 (26)
Syntactic Foams
          Nikhil Gupta
          Dung D. Luong
          Dinesh Pinisetty
    11.1 Material Selection for Component Design   302 (5)
    11.2 Relations Between Density and             307 (16)
    Mechanical Properties
    11.3 Acknowledgements                          323 (1)
    11.4 References                                323 (4)
12 Applications of Metal Matrix Syntactic Foams    327 (20)
          Gonzalo A. Rocha Rivero
          Benjamin F. Schultz
          Pradeep K. Rohatgi
    12.1 Ground Transportation                     329 (6)
    12.2 Electronic Packaging                      335 (1)
    12.3 Aerospace                                 336 (1)
    12.4 Defense                                   336 (5)
    12.5 Biomedical                                341 (1)
    12.6 Building Applications                     342 (1)
    12.7 Summary Remarks                           343 (1)
    12.8 Acknowledgements                          343 (1)
    12.9 References                                344 (3)
Index                                              347