Polymer-reinforced metal-matrix composite

Patent · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5957725

London, G J; Frazier, W E; Williams, J G

This patent application discloses an invention that relates generally to metal matrix composites (MMC) materials, and more particularly to polymer-reinforced metal matrix composites wherein polymer filaments are formed during processing of the MMC. MMC's incorporating a less-dense reinforcing non-metal have been developed for use in low-density applications such as for aircraft components. Other improved mechanical properties are toughness, specific strength, and specific modulus of metals such as aluminum and titanium. These can be enhanced by reinforcing them with boron, carbon, or silicon carbide filaments. It is the general object of the present invention to provide a method of producing a polymer-reinforced metal matrix composite. More particularly, it is an object to provide a simple and relatively inexpensive method of producing a polymer-reinforced metal matrix composite and to provide a method of producing a polymer-reinforced metal matrix composite wherein polymer filaments or films are formed during processing. Another object is to provide a polymer-reinforced metal matrix composite which can be subsequently processed by a variety of methods. The invention is to provide an aluminum matrix composite material with reduced density, increased specific strength, enhanced damage tolerance, and increased mechanical damping capability compared to the corresponding properties of the aluminum material alone.

• Research Organization: Department of the Navy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Assignee: Department of the Navy, Washington, DC.
• Patent Number(s): PAT-APPL-7-660 364
• OSTI ID: 5957725
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360601* -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
AIRCRAFT
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
BORON
CARBIDES
CARBON
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
DAMAGE
DAMPING
DENSITY
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELEMENTS
FABRICATION
FIBERS
FILAMENTS
HOT PRESSING
INVENTIONS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS WORKING
MATRIX MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
METALS
NONMETALS
PATENTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLYMERS
PRESSING
PROCESSING
REDUCTION
SEMIMETALS
SILICON CARBIDES
SILICON COMPOUNDS
TITANIUM
TOLERANCE
TRANSITION ELEMENTS