Process for producing metal foam and metal body produced using this process

The invention relates to a process for producing metal foam and to a metal body produced using this process.The object is achieved by a process for producing metal foam by adding a blowing agent to a metal melt, wherein the metal melt is introduced into the die cavity of a metal die-casting machine...

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Main Authors Knott, Wilfried, Niedermann, Benno, Recksik, Manfred, Weier, Andreas
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.07.2005
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Summary:The invention relates to a process for producing metal foam and to a metal body produced using this process.The object is achieved by a process for producing metal foam by adding a blowing agent to a metal melt, wherein the metal melt is introduced into the die cavity of a metal die-casting machine and is foamed using a blowing agent which releases gases and is solid at room temperature.