Description of Fe Foam
The metal material that contains foam-like pores exhibits a higher porosity and a pore size of up to 10 mm compared with standard sintered porous metal. As Fe foam is a biphasic composite material consisting of a continuous metallic matrix and a dispersed porous phase, its properties depend on the chosen metal matrix, the porosity and the pore structure, and they are determined by the production method.
In general, the mechanical properties of foam metal decrease with increasing porosity, whereas the electrical and thermal conductivities decrease exponentially. When the foam is compressed, the collapse of pores and subsequent cold working increase the load-bearing area, thereby resulting in marked shock energy absorption.
Foamed iron and its alloys are light, provide sound dampening, offer thermal insulation, reduce vibrations and absorb impacts.
Specification of Fe Foam
Thickness
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0.3–100 mm
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Pore Size
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0.1–10 mm
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Ppi
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5–130
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Compressive Strength
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≥ 250 KPa
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Density
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0.1–0.8 g/cm3
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Mechanical Strength
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≥2–7 MPa
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Applications of Foamed Iron (Fe Foam)
- Floor damping material
- Filter material
- Decorative material
- Packaging material
- Structural material
- Battery electrode material