Metallic Matrix Composites

List of Contributors

Foreword

Preface to Volume 4

Contents of Previous Volumes


1 Introduction to Metal-Matrix Composites

I. Introduction

II. Metal-Matrix Composites

III. Types of Metal-Matrix Composites

IV. Strength of Metal-Matrix Composites

V. Types of Reinforcements for Metal-Matrix Composites

VI. Compatibility of Composite Constituents

VII. Systems Not Featured in This Volume

References


2 Laminated-Metal Composites

I. Introduction

II. Metal-Laminate Fabrication Methods

III. Properties of Laminated-Metal Composites

IV. Engineering Criteria for Selection and Application of Metal Laminates

V. Summary and Assessment

References


3 Directionally Solidified Eutectic Superalloys

I. Introduction

II. Systems Approach

III. Alloy Preparation Techniques

IV. Mechanical Characteristics

V. Environmental Effects

VI. Manufacture of Components

References


4 Nickel Alloys Reinforced with α-Αl2O3 Filaments

I. Introduction

II. Sapphire Whiskers in Nickel and Nickel Alloys

III. Sapphire Rods as Reinforcement for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Matrices

IV. Fabrication and Properties of Sapphire-Nickel-Alloy Composites

V. Concluding Remarks

References


5 Wire-Reinforced Superalloys

I. Introduction

II. Demonstration of the Compatibility Problems

III. Control of Matrix-Fiber Reaction

IV. Fiber Development

V. Matrix-Alloy Development

VI. Fabrication Methods

VII. Properties of Refractory-Wire-Superalloy Composites

VIII. Summary

References


6 Fiber-Reinforced Titanium Alloys

I. Introduction

II. Development of Approaches

III. Composite Development

IV. Status and Future of Titanium-Matrix Composites

References


7 Development of Metal-Matrix Composites Reinforced With High-Modulus Graphite Fibers

I. Introduction

II. Graphite Fibers

III. Metal-Graphite Composite Systems

References


8 Boron-Reinforced Aluminum

I. Introduction

II. Materials Selection

III. Composite Fabrication

IV. Secondary Processing

V. Mechanical Properties

VI. Engineering of Boron-Aluminum for Applications

References

Author Index

Subject Index