Explosive Compaction of Powders and Composites

IntroductionShock 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; ReferencesTechnology 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; ReferencesExplosive 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; ReferencesExplosive 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; ReferencesExplosive 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; ReferencesIndustrial 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; ReferencesReview AidProblems