This monograph discusses in detail the compacting conditions and the resultant structure and properties of metals, composites and ceramics. It covers the basic aspects of science and technology of explosive compaction. Comprise chapters on Shock Waves in Matter, Technology of Explosive Compaction, Explosive Compaction of Metallic Powders, Explosive Compaction of Composites, Explosive Compaction of Ceramic and Super-Hard Materials, Industrial Applications and Directions for future Research including Shock Synthesis of New Materials. The coverage is extensive and the style is simple. A number of figures and micrographs enrich the presentation further. This monograph is well structured to be a textbook to students of engineering in colleges and universities and to engineers interested in using this technology.
Introduction
Shock Waves in Matter: The Equation of the State of Shocked Matter
The Equation of State of Shocked Porous Matter
Response of Solids to Shock Waves
Quantitative Characterization of Explosives for Generation of Shock Waves
References
Technology of Explosive Compaction: The Explosive Compaction Process
Importance of the Shock Front; Optimization of Parameters for Explosive Compaction
Computer Simulation of Explosive Compaction: Study of Parameters
References
Explosive Compaction of Metallic Powders: Introduction
Methods of Explosive Compaction; Mechanisms of Consolidation
Bonding During Explosive Compaction
Nature of Compacts Produced by Explosive Compaction
Microstructures of Explosively Compacted Materials
Defect Structure and Substructure in Explosively Consolidated Materials
Mechanical Properties of Explosively Compacted Materials
Explosive Compaction of Selected Metals and Alloys; Explosive Compaction of Nanocrystalline Materials
Explosive Compaction of Metallic Glasses
Results with Hot Explosive Pressing
References
Explosive Compaction of Composites: Effect of Impact Energy on Density
Effect of Ratio of Explosive Mass (me) to Powder Mass (mp) on Density
Mechanical Working of Explosively Compacted Composites
Ageing Behaviour of Explosively Compacted and Rolled Composites
Mechanical Properties of Explosively Compacted and Hot-Rolled Composites
Fibre-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
References
Explosive Compaction of Ceramic and Super-Hard Materials: Introduction
Explosive Compaction at Room-Temperature
Hot Explosive Compaction
Explosive Compaction of Diamond Powders
Optimum Conditions for Explosive Compaction
References
Industrial Applications and Opportunities for Research: Introduction
Industrial Applications of Explosive Compaction
Industrial Applications of Shock Synthesis
Main Problems Related to Semi-Finished Products
Opportunities for Research
Concluding Remarks
References
Review Aid
Problems
Biography
Prummer, R