BAM by Robert Lee Gomez MEEN 3344 September 11, 2009
What is BAM? Boron, Aluminium, and Magnesium (AlMgB14) BAM is a ceramic alloy Accidentally created Slipperiest solid known Hardest composite material known
How is BAM made? By combining a metal alloy of boron, aluminium, and magnesium (AlMgB14) with titanium boride (TiB2).
Characteristics of BAM Coefficient of friction of 0.02 Self lubricant Protect mechanical parts from wear and tear Boost energy efficiency by reducing friction Cutting steel, concrete, etc Cuts steel better than diamond Heat friendly Boost economy savings
References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAM_(material) http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16102-material- slicker-than-teflon-discovered-by-accident.html http://ceramics.org/ceramictechtoday/?tag=bam
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