Composite metal foam and methods of preparation thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9208912
APP PUB NO 20120196147A1
SERIAL NO

13365857

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The present invention is directed to composite metal foams comprising hollow metallic spheres and a solid metal matrix. The composite metal foams show high strength, particularly in comparison to previous metal foams, while maintaining a favorable strength to density ratio. The composite metal foams can be prepared by various techniques, such as powder metallurgy and casting.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY1021 MAIN CAMPUS DRIVE 2ND FLOOR RALEIGH NC 27606

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Rabiei, Afsaneh Raleigh, US 11 207

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