MEEN 3344

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BAMby Robert Lee Gomez

• MEEN 3344
• September 11, 2009

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What is BAM?

• Boron, Aluminium, and Magnesium (AlMgB14)
• BAM is a ceramic alloy
• Accidentally created
• Slipperiest solid known
• Hardest composite material known

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How is BAM made?

• By combining a metal alloy of boron, aluminium,
  and magnesium (AlMgB14) with titanium boride
  (TiB2).

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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

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References

• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAM_(material)
• http//www.newscientist.com/article/dn16102-materi
  al-slicker-than-teflon-discovered-by-accident.html
  
• http//ceramics.org/ceramictechtoday/?tagbam

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