Structure and Compressive Properties of Invar-Cenosphere Syntactic Foams

Structure and Compressive Properties of Invar-Cenosphere Syntactic Foams

The present study investigates the mechanical performance of syntactic foams produced by means of the metal powder injection molding process having an Invar (FeNi36) matrix and including cenospheres as hollow particles at weight fractions (wt.%) of 5 and 10, respectively, corresponding to approximately 41.6 and 60.0 vol.% in relation to the metal content and at 0.6 g/cm³ hollow particle density...

Synthesis and Compressive Properties of Al-A206/SiC and Mg-AZ91/SiC Syntactic Foams

Synthesis and Quasi-Static Compressive Properties of Mg-AZ91D-Al2O3 Syntactic Foams

Magnesium alloys have considerably lower density than the aluminum alloy matrices that are typically used in syntactic foams, allowing for greater specific energy absorption. Despite the potential advantages, few studies have reported the properties of magnesium alloy matrix syntactic foams. In this work, Al₂O₃ hollow particles of three different size ranges, 0.106-0.212 mm, 0.212-0.425 mm, and...

Carbon-Nanofiber-Reinforced Syntactic Foams: Compressive Properties and Strain Rate Sensitivity

The current study is focused on exploring the possibility of reinforcing syntactic foams with carbon nanofibers (CNFs). Syntactic foams are hollow, particle-filled composites that are widely used in marine structures and are now finding applications in other modes of transportation due to their high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The compressive properties of syntactic foams reinforced with CNFs ar...

Novel syntactic foams made of ceramic hollow micro-spheres and starch – theory, structure and properties

Novel syntactic foams made of starch and ceramic hollow micro-spheres were developed. Foams of four different micro-sphere size groups were manufactured with either preor post-mould gelatinisation process. Compressive failure behaviour and mechanical properties were evaluated. Not much difference in failure behaviour or in mechanical properties between the two processes (preand post-mould gel) ...