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8. Electrical applications
The electrical sector is undoubtedly one of the most successful industrial applications for metal foams.
8.1 The benefits of foams
The aim is to take advantage of the product's large specific surface area, with mechanical strength being a secondary consideration. For these applications, the foams used have small cells and low relative density. The materials used are also specific and directly related to the applications: copper, nickel and even silver are used.
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Bibliography
Websites
Referring site :
Metal foam dealers :
http://www.goodfellow.com/catalogue/GFCatalogue.php?Language=F
Events
Metfoam is held every two years (odd-numbered years), with the venue changing with each show.
Cellmat takes place every two years (even years) in Germany.
Patents
[B1] Energy absorption device for motor vehicle bumper beam, EP 1902907 B1.
[B2] Motor vehicle front end with large support plates for shock absorbers, and associated vehicle, EP 2 241 480 B1.
[B3] Frame structure of vehicle body, US 5611568 A.
[B4] Headlamp comprising energy absorption means, US 7156545 B2.
[B5] Use of metal foams...
Directory
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
Alulight, Austrian manufacturer of powder-metallurgy...
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