Low-cost aluminum metal-matrix composites

Authors
Herling, DR Grant, GJ Hunt, W
Citation
Dr. Herling et al., Low-cost aluminum metal-matrix composites, ADV MATER P, 159(7), 2001, pp. 37-40
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES
ISSN journal
08827958 → ACNP
Volume
159
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
37 - 40
Database
ISI
SICI code
0882-7958(200107)159:7<37:LAMC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The economics of the MC-21 rapid mixing process and lower-cost raw material s show a strong potential for being able to produce a castable 359/SiC/20p aluminum MMC product for close to $2.20 per kg ($1 per pound).