Aluminum SComP for Lightweight Structural and Energy Absorbing Applications

Aluminum SComPTM is a Metal Matrix Syntactic composite that is created using powder metallurgical techniques combining ultra lightweight hollow ceramic spheres with standard aluminum alloys to decrease the density of the alloys by 30-40% yet retaining up to 90% of the mechanical properties. These powder metal parts are then consolidated to 80% density and can then be extruded or rolled or forged into its final shape and density (1.8-2.0g/cc). The Final parts can be annealed or aged to tempera nd relieve stress and are available in rod, Bar, Tube Plate sheet and some near net, and net shape parts. Although properties vary slightly from various processing routes properties shown here will compare AM162 to Aluminum SComP in its rolled form. For Comparison of properties the following engineering alloys are also shown with Al-SComP Extruded 6061-T6 aluminum, and titanium 6Al-4V annealed.