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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Metal-Matrix Composites

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Krishan K. Chawla¹ and N. Chawla²

¹University of Alabama at Birmingham

²Arizona State University

DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.1305200103080123.a01.pub2
Article Online Posting Date: March 14, 2004

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Abstract

Metal-matrix composites have a metal or an alloy as the continuous phase, in which the reinforcing phase (particle whisker, short or continuous fiber) is distributed. Important techniques for processing metal-matrix composites are described. Description of the reinforcement/matrix interface region and its characteristics, and properties of different metal-matrix composites are provided. Different applications of metal-matrix composites are summarized.