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The achievement of uniform and reproducible properties in silicon carb
ide particulate-reinforced 2124 aluminum alloy matrix composites produ
ced by the powder metallurgy route requires proper selection of the va
rious processing parameters and steps. The effect of various processin
g parameters and steps on the microstructure and mechanical properties
of 2124 Al/SiC(p) is considered; it is shown that secondary processin
g, such as extrusion or section rolling and a homogenization treatment
, is essential if optimum properties are to be achieved.