The effect of matrix temper on particulate integrity in an Al/Al[sub 2]O[sub 3] metal matrix composite

Journal Article · Fri Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0956-716X(94)90165-1· OSTI ID:7288809

Ferry, M; Munroe, P R ^[1]

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1. Univ. of New South Wales, Kensington (Australia). School of Materials Science and Engineering

Aluminium-based particulate metal-matrix composites (PMMC's) are being developed for application in both the aerospace and automotive industries. The near-isotropic properties of these materials allow them to be processed through the same conventional thermomechanical routes that are applied to unreinforced aluminium alloys. However, the microstructural behavior of these materials during such treatments has not been widely studied. It is also relevant to note that matrix prior to processing may strongly affect the behavior of these alloys during deformation. This paper describes the microstructural development during cold work of a PMMC consisting of a 2xxx series alloy matrix, reinforced with alumina particles, heat treated to two different starting tempers. Of particular importance is the effect of matrix temper on the integrity of the alumina particulates.

• OSTI ID: 7288809
• Journal Information: Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States), Journal Name: Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States) Vol. 31:2; ISSN SCRMEX; ISSN 0956-716X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360601 -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
360602* -- Other Materials-- Structure & Phase Studies
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
COLD WORKING
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
DATA
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FABRICATION
HEAT TREATMENTS
INFORMATION
MATERIALS
MATERIALS WORKING
MICROSCOPY
MICROSTRUCTURE
NUMERICAL DATA
OPTICAL MICROSCOPY
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
TEMPERING
TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY