Microstructural and mechanical characteristics of in situ metal matrix composites
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-113 |
Journal / Publication | Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Aug 2000 |
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Abstract
During the past decade, considerable research effort has been directed towards the development of in situ metal matrix composites (MMCs), in which the reinforcements are formed in situ by exothermal reactions between elements or between elements and compounds. Using this approach, MMCs with a wide range of matrix materials (including aluminum, titanium, copper, nickel and iron), and second-phase particles (including borides, carbides, nitrides, oxides and their mixtures) have been produced. Because of the formation of ultrafine and stable ceramic reinforcements, the in situ MMCs are found to exhibit excellent mechanical properties. In this review article, current development on the fabrication, microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites reinforced with in situ ceramic phases will be addressed. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms responsible for the formation of in situ reinforcements, and for creep failure of the aluminum-based matrix composites.
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Microstructural and mechanical characteristics of in situ metal matrix composites. / Tjong, S. C.; Ma, Z. Y.
In: Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports, Vol. 29, No. 3, 15.08.2000, p. 49-113.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review