Table 2.
Physical properties of copper foam, aluminum foil and nitinol mesh.
| Thickness (μm) | Mass (g) | Width (cm) | Length (cm) | Volume (cm3) | Density (g/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2.50 | 0.965 | 2.29 | 1.67 | 0.98 |
| 100 | 0.79 | 0.940 | 2.34 | 1.62 | 0.48 |
| 500 | 0.77 | 0.050 | 2.25 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| HR (°C/min) | SARExp (W/cm3) | Metal type and structure | SARExp (W/g) | SARExp/SARThe (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 | 80 | Copper foam |
|
82 | 80 |
| 1000 | 200 | Aluminum foil |
|
415 | 92 |
| 330 | 480 | Nitinol mesh |
|
960 | 96 |
Heating rates and experimental SARs are calculated from the linear portion of the heating profile