Metal Foams

Metal foams are a new, as yet imperfectly characterized, class of materials with

low densities and novel physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and acoustic

properties. They offer potential for lightweight structures, for energy absorption,

and for thermal management; and some of them, at least, are cheap. The

current understanding of their production, properties and uses in assembled in

this Design Guide. The presentation is deliberately kept as simple as possible.

Section 1.1 expands on the philosophy behind the Guide. Section 1.2 lists

potential applications for metal foams. Section 1.3 gives a short bibliography

of general information sources; further relevant literature is given in the last

 section of each chapter 

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