A review of processes for metallic foams and a basic study of bubble formation in liquids

S. V. Gnyloskurenko, T. Nakamura, Y. Waseda

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Abstract

Present paper reviews the various processes for making of metallic foams. These methods are classified in accordance with the state of initial metals - liquid, powdered and ionized. Liquid metal can be foamed by direct inputting of gas into melt, using gas releasing foaming agents or producing supersaturated metal-gas solutions. This group also includes methods creating voids in the melt. Powder route is based on using powdered matrix metal with foamable precursor materials. Finally Deposition techniques allows making highly porous metallic structures using ionized metal. Experimental study presented shows importance of wettability in bubble formation at gas blowing into melt simulation liquid (water) through holes. Good wettability of injection holes by water ensures formation of bubbles with smaller sizes that effect to the final foam structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Second International Conference on Processing Materials for Properties
EditorsB. Mishra, C, Yamauchi, B. Mishra, C. Yamauchi
Pages49-52
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Dec 1
EventProceedings of the Second International Conference on Processing Materials for Properties - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 2000 Nov 52000 Nov 8

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Second International Conference on Processing Materials for Properties

Other

OtherProceedings of the Second International Conference on Processing Materials for Properties
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period00/11/500/11/8

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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