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Silicon carbide-whisker preforms for metal-matrix composites by infiltration processing

Journal Article · · American Ceramic Society Bulletin; (United States)
OSTI ID:5627968
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  1. Advanced Refractory Technologies, Inc., Buffalo, NY (United States)
The development and production of SiC-whisker-reinforced metal-matrix composites (MMCs) has gained significant attention due to the usefulness of such materials in the automotive and aerospace industries. Ceramic materials in general possess a high elastic modulus, low relative weight, high hardness, and excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance. Because of these properties, ceramics can be combined with lightweight aluminum via squeeze casting to fabricate a low-cost MMC part. To fabricate reproducible and reliable MMC parts, consistent SiC-whisker preforms must first be produced.
OSTI ID:
5627968
Journal Information:
American Ceramic Society Bulletin; (United States), Journal Name: American Ceramic Society Bulletin; (United States) Vol. 72:9; ISSN 0002-7812; ISSN ACSBA7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English