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These components generate significant amounts of heat, necessitating advanced cooling systems to prevent overheating and ensure consistent performance.

However, as server densities increase, these air-based systems have become insufficient.

A microscopic view of Apheros� metal foam, showing the increased surface area and aerated structure.

To address these limitations, more efficient cooling methods have emerged, including immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling.

The metal foams are available in various compositions including copper, nickel, iron, and stainless steel.

The foams have densities ranging from 0.9 to 2.2 g/cm3.

Apheros metal foam in several different structures, including slabs, bricks and tiles.

There is also potential for two-phase direct-to-chip cooling.

Furthermore, the large surface area makes the foams suitable for use as electrodes and catalysts.

This also occurs in immersion cooling.

Apheros copper metal foam applied directly to sheets of copper for cooling purposes.

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