Electrodeposition of nanocrystalline metals on open cell metal foams: Improved mechanical properties

A. Jung, H. Natter, R. Hempelmann, S. Diebels, M. R. Koblischka, U. Hartmann, E. Lach

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Abstract

In order to enhance their stiffness, strength and energy absorption capability open-cell aluminum foams have been coated with nickel by electrodeposition. The coating thickness distribution is very important for the properties of the coated foams. A method to assess the coating thickness distribution by scanning the magnetic flux density distribution has been evaluated. The mechanical behavior has been investigated by quasi-static compression tests. The energy absorption capability increases linearly with the coating thickness, both for the absolute values and per foam thickness, but per density or mass the energy absorption capability reaches a saturation level. So there is an optimum in coating thickness. A decrease in pore size from 10 to 30 ppi more than doubles the energy absorption capability per foam thickness of coated foams.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrodeposition of Nanoengineered Materials and Devices 3
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages165-172
Number of pages8
Edition41
ISBN (Electronic)9781566778152
ISBN (Print)9781566778152
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number41
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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