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Metal Matrix Composites (introduction)

Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich

According to the classification of composite materials:

Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) is a material consisting of a metallic matrix combined with a ceramic (oxides, carbides) or metallic (lead, tungsten, molybdenum) dispersed phase.

Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMC)

This is the widest group of Metal Matrix Composites.

Matrices of Aluminum Matrix Composites are usually based on aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) alloys and on the alloys of 2xxx and 6xxx series.

Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMC) are reinforced by:

Aluminum Matrix Composites are manufactured by the following fabrication methods:

The following properties are typical for Aluminum Matrix Composites:

  • High strength even at elevated temperatures;
  • Low density;
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.

Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMC) are used for manufacturing automotive parts (pistons, pushrods, brake components), brake rotors for high speed trains, bicycles, golf clubs, electronic substrates, cors for high voltage electrical cables.

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Magnesium Matrix Composite

Magnesium Matrix Composites are reinforced mainly by silicon carbide (SiC) particles (particulate composites)

The following properties are typical for Magnesium Matrix Composites:

  • Low density;
  • High stiffness (modulus of elasticity);
  • High wear resistance;
  • Good strength even at elevated temperatures;

Magnesium Matrix Compositesare used for manufacturing components for racing cars, lightweight automotive brake system, aircraft parts for: gearboxes, transmissions, compressors and engine.

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Titanium Matrix Composite

Titanium Matrix Composites are reinforced mainly by:

  • Continuous monofilament silicon carbide fiber (long-fiber reinforced composites);
  • Titanium boride (TiB2) and titanium carbide (TiC) particles (particulate composites).

Powder metallurgy (sintering)is used for fabrication of Titanium Matrix Composites.

The following properties are typical for Titanium Matrix Composites:

  • High strength;
  • High stiffness (modulus of elasticity);
  • High creep resistance;
  • High thermal stability;
  • High wear resistance.

Titanium Matrix Compositesare used for manufacturing structural components of the F-16 jet’s landing gear, turbine engine components (fan blades, actuator pistons, synchronization rings, connecting links, shafts, discs), automotive enginecomponents, drive train parts, general machine components.

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Copper Matrix Composites

Copper Matrix Composites are reinforced by:

  • Continuous fibers of carbon (**C**), silicon carbon (SiC), tungsten (W), stainless steel 304 (long-fiber reinforced composites);
  • Silicon carbide particles (particulate composites).

Powder metallurgy (sintering) and infiltration technique are used for fabrication Copper Matrix Composites.

The following properties are typical for Copper Matrix Composites:

  • High stiffness (modulus of elasticity);
  • High thermal conductivity;
  • Good wear resistance.

Copper Matrix Compositesare used for manufacturing hybride modules, electronic relays, electrically conducting springs and other electrical and electronic components

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Properties of some Metal Matrix Composites

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