1st Edition

Explosive Compaction of Powders and Composites

By R Prummer Copyright 2006

    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