<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The cellular structure and unique properties of aluminum foams are the reason of problems concerning their cutting and bonding. The content of the paper includes characterization of the essence of properties and application of aluminum foams, limitations and chances of aluminum foams soldering. The aim of the research is consideration of possibilities and problems of soldering AlSi foams and AlSi - SiC composite foams as well as mechanical properties. The possibility of soldering AlSi foams and AlSi - SiC composite foams using ZnAl solders was confirmed and higher tensile strength of the joint than the parent material was ascertained</p></abstract>

The cellular structure and unique properties of aluminum foams are the reason of problems concerning their cutting and bonding. The content of the paper includes characterization of the essence of properties and application of aluminum foams, limitations and chances of aluminum foams soldering. The aim of the research is consideration of possibilities and problems of soldering AlSi foams and AlSi - SiC composite foams as well as mechanical properties. The possibility of soldering AlSi foams and AlSi - SiC composite foams using ZnAl solders was confirmed and higher tensile strength of the joint than the parent material was ascertained

Solderability of Alsi Foams and AlSi + SiC Composite Foams and the Joints Properties

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Al. Piastow 19, 70 - 310 Szczecin, Poland

Advances in Materials Science

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The cellular structure and unique properties of aluminum foams are the reason of problems concerning their cutting and bonding. The content of the paper...

Solderability of Alsi Foams and AlSi + SiC Composite Foams and the Joints Properties

Published Online: Jul 26, 2014

Page range: 24 - 36

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/adms-2014-0007

Keywords
AlSi foams, SiC composite foams, soldering, mechanical properties of soldered joint

© by J. Nowacki

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Solderability of Alsi Foams and AlSi + SiC Composite Foams and the Joints Properties

Published Online: Jul 26, 2014

Page range: 24 - 36

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/adms-2014-0007

KeywordsAlSi foams, SiC composite foams, soldering, mechanical properties of soldered joint

© by J. Nowacki

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
AlSi foams, SiC composite foams, soldering, mechanical properties of soldered joint