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Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003449
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... Abstract This article discusses the mechanisms for enhancing the reliability of three types of ceramic-matrix composites: discontinuously reinforced ceramic-matrix composites, continuous fiber ceramic composites, and carbon-carbon composites. It also presents examples of their mechanical...
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 4 Crystallinity in thermoplastic-matrix carbon fiber composites. (a) Crystalline region in the center area of a woven carbon fabric composite cross section. Ultrathin section, transmitted polarized light with a full wave plate (540 nm), 20× objective. (b) Fiber-induced spherulite growth More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 10 Multiphase thermosetting-matrix composites. (a) Carbon fiber composite cross section. Etched and viewed using reflected-light phase contrast, 25× objective. (b) Glass fiber composite ultrathin section. Transmitted light, 20× objective. (c) Carbon fiber composite cross section having More
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003480
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... Abstract This article presents an overview of advanced composites, namely, polymer matrix composites, metal-matrix composites, ceramic-matrix composites, and carbon-matrix composites. It also provides information on the properties and applications of the composites in thermal management...
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 11 Micrographs of a thermoset-matrix carbon fiber composite material comparing the use of two different ramp rates in the cure cycle. (a) 2.8 °C/min (5 °F/min). Transmitted light, phase contrast, 20× objective. (b) 0.56 °C/min (1 °F/min). Transmitted light, phase contrast, 20× objective More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 7 Micrographs of an untoughened-matrix carbon fiber composite material after impact damage. (a) Fracture morphology showing no signs of hackle formation. Transmitted polarized light, full wave plate, 40× objective. (b) Area ahead of the crack tip. Transmitted polarized light, full wave More
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Published: 01 January 1997
Fig. 1 Reinforcement forms for resin-, carbon-, and metal-matrix composite systems. Source: Ref 1 , 2 More
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Published: 01 January 1997
Fig. 5 Effect of temperature on the strength of carbon-fiber/epoxy-matrix composites. (a) Tensile strength. (b) Elastic modulus. Source: Ref 4 More
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By James Gary Pruett
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003373
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... Abstract This article describes the various pure forms of carbon matrices and the corresponding methods used to create them or incorporate them into a matrix of a composite. These forms include graphite, diamond, fullerenes, and nanotubes. The article discusses the three types of liquid...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 20
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1997
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v20.a0002465
EISBN: 978-1-62708-194-8
... Abstract This article describes the interaction of composition, manufacturing process, and composite properties of composites. The manufacturing process includes resin-matrix, metal-matrix, and carbon/carbon matrix processing. The article discusses various mechanical properties of composites...
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By R.J. Diefendorf
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 20
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1997
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v20.a0002478
EISBN: 978-1-62708-194-8
... are not resolved in an anisotropic plate model, and the material can be treated much as a common engineering metal. (The term “black aluminum” is often used to describe carbon fiber/epoxy-matrix composites.) The design of composite materials is simplified by this approach, and much of the potential improvement...
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Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003422
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... are also discussed. The article concludes with information on the mechanical properties of CCCs. carbon-carbon composites two-directional carbon fibers multiaxial carbon fibers matrix precursor impregnants liquid impregnation chemical vapor infiltration densification pack cementation chemical...
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Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 1995
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.emde.a0003031
EISBN: 978-1-62708-200-6
... Abstract This article discusses the types, properties, and uses of continuous-fiber-reinforced composites, including glass, carbon, aramid, boron, continuous silicon carbide, and aluminum oxide fiber composites. While polyester and vinyl ester resins are the most used matrix materials...
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Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 1995
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.emde.a0003064
EISBN: 978-1-62708-200-6
..., the higher the modulus of the resultant fibers. Surface Treatments Various materials can be applied to the carbonized/graphitized fibers to control interaction between the fibers and the reinforced matrix. For example, if epoxy resins are the matrix to be reinforced, the composite properties may...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 18
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 December 2017
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v18.a0006367
EISBN: 978-1-62708-192-4
.... Their high strength-to-weight ratio and rigidity make carbon-fiber composites ideal materials to be applied in a variety of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering, sports goods, and so on. Carbon fiber (CF), having an inert surface, does not allow the matrix material to bond...
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By Daniel B. Miracle, Steven L. Donaldson
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003350
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
...-matrix composites (PMCs) and carbon-matrix composites (commonly referred to as carbon-carbon composites). Carbon-matrix composites are typically formed from PMCs by including the extra steps of carbonizing and densifying the original polymer matrix. In the research and development community...
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By Kristen M. Kearns
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003478
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... conductivity is achieved primarily from fiber contribution. An organic-matrix composite is essentially a thermal insulator through the thickness. The difference in the through-thickness and fiber direction (in-plane) conductivity of the carbon-carbon composite is due to the alignment of the carbon planes...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 9
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v09.a0009082
EISBN: 978-1-62708-177-1
... on the formation of spherulites in high-temperature thermoplastic-matrix carbon-fiber-reinforced composites. It also describes the microstructural analysis of a bio-based thermosetting-matrix natural fiber composite system. bio-based thermosetting-matrix natural fiber composites cooling-rate crystal growth...
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Published: 01 January 2001
Fig. 1 Specific strength versus temperature. CFRP, carbon fiber reinforced polymers; GMC, glass-matrix composites; GCMC, glass-ceramic-matrix composites; CMC, ceramic-matrix composite; C-C, carbon-carbon composites; MMC, metal-matrix composites More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 9
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v09.a0009085
EISBN: 978-1-62708-177-1
..., the fibers are electrically conductive, but these are surrounded by an electrically insulating polymer matrix. As a result, the electrical current arcs between carbon fibers and damages the polymer-matrix resin, both within the composite laminate plies (intraply arcing) and between plies (interply arcing...