GLASS-CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES

Glass-ceramics are produced by crystallizing a glass to produce a poly crystalline material. They have considerable potential as the matrices of composites due to their relatively low processing temperatures com pared with those required for engineering ceramic matrices. Results of investigations on both fibre- and particulate-reinforced glass-cerami cs are presented with particular emphasis on mechanical performance. A s well as discussing strength and toughness, more complex properties s uch as ballistic resistance and thermal shock are covered where approp riate.