Abstract: Al-Si closed-cell aluminum foams of different densities were prepared by molten body transitional foaming process. The tensile behavior of Al-Si closed-cell aluminum foam was studied and the influence of relative densities on the tensile strength and elastic modulus was also researched. The results show that the fracture surfaces of Al-Si closed-cell aluminum foam display quasi-cleavage fracture consisting of brittle cleavages and ductile dimples. The tensile strength and elastic modulus are strictly affected by the relative density of Al-Si closed-cell aluminum foam. With increasing relative density, the tensile strength increases and the strain at which the peak strength is measured also increases; in addition, the elastic modulus increases with increasing relative density.

Key words: Al-Si; aluminum foam; closed-cell; tensile property