11. Conclusion
The intrinsic properties of metal foams, which belong to the family of cellular materials, are mainly a function of their morphology, constituent materials and relative density. These properties are often studied in relation to the application functions envisaged, and remain highly dependent on the processes used to manufacture them.
Closed structures offer superior sound and energy absorption properties. On the other hand, by definition, they cannot claim access to the fields of thermal or electrical exchange, or even medical implants, where open structures excel. More generally, depending on the properties required, metallic foams are in competition with other cellular materials such as ceramic foams or honeycomb structures.
Research into the properties of these products is still very active, not only on the metal foams themselves, but...
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Glossary – Definitions
Bibliography
Patents
[B1] Method of manufacturing an internal medical device, WO 2007017612 A2.
[B2] Dense/porous structures used as bone substitutes, WO 2002083188 A2.
[B3] Porous implant, WO 2007016796 A1.
[B4] Threading a porous medical device, WO 2011002781 A2.
[B5] Method for preparing a catalytic metal foam and use thereof, US 2895819 A....
Websites
Reference site
Metal foam dealers :
http://www.goodfellow.com/catalogue/GFCatalogue.php?Language=F
Events
Show: Metfoam takes place every two years (odd-numbered years), with the venue changing with each show,
Trade fair: Cellmat takes place every two years (even-numbered years) in Germany
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Manufacturers — Suppliers — Distributors (non-exhaustive list, as the reference site contains a regularly updated list)
ALANTUM, German and Korean producer of open-structure nickel-iron foams
http://www.alantum.com/en/special/manufacturing.html
AULIGHT, Austrian manufacturer of powder-metallurgy...
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