Explosive compaction is a way of enhancing powder while maintaining its distinctive microstructure and form. Bulk alloys with a relative density of over 96 percent can be obtained through direct explosive compaction. Explosive welding is a method for the processing of two or more strong explosive strength metals during high-energy processes. In the field, explosive welding is widely used to link laminated composites and parts that cannot be linked using conventional welding techniques. Shock consolidation is a process in which highly deformed particle surfaces establish a one-step inter-particle connection. Powders that, due to their intensity, cannot be conventionally compacted by powder metallurgy can be compacted. The prediction of device microstructures and properties remains a technical problem. This review will discuss the mechanical properties of materials undergoing explosive compaction and welding.
