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Published: 01 August 1999
Fig. 6 Typical microstructure of a cast aluminum-matrix composite containing 20vol% SiC. The reinforcements range in size from 10 to 20 μm. 125× More
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Published: 01 October 2012
Fig. 1.23 Cast discontinuous aluminum-matrix composites. (a) An Al-SiC p composite brake rotor. (b) Aluminum-SiC microwave radio-frequency packaging for communication satellites. Source: Ref 1.10 More
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140069
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
... composites. aluminum casting alloys aluminum castings cast aluminum matrix composites corrosion resistance fatigue strength mechanical properties notch toughness physical properties plane-strain fracture toughness subcritical crack growth tear resistance This chapter takes a detailed...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 1999
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.caaa.t67870179
EISBN: 978-1-62708-299-0
... and degassing is essential to avoid the entrapment of gases. Mixing can be affected ultrasonically or by reciprocating rods, centrifuging, or zero-gravity processing. Figure 6 shows a typical microstructure of a cast aluminum MMC. Fig. 6 Typical microstructure of a cast aluminum-matrix composite...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.emea.t52240607
EISBN: 978-1-62708-251-8
... in the melt can cause inhomogeneities. Reinforcement redistribution can be caused by gravity effects and from the reinforcement being pushed by an advancing solidification front. Proper stirring helps to prevent many of these problems. Matrix alloys include aluminum-silicon casting compositions specially...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550457
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
... in extended engine life. Fig. 9.2 Cutaway section of the Honda Prelude 2000 cm 3 cast aluminum engine block with integral metal-matrix composite (MMC) piston liners. A cross section of the MMC liners is shown in the inset. These piston liners have been in production since 1990. Source: Ref 9.2...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870537
EISBN: 978-1-62708-314-0
.... aluminum matrix composites chemical composition continuous metal matrix composites discontinuous metal matrix composites fiber metal laminates liquid metal infiltration slurry casting stir casting titanium matrix composites METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES (MMCs) offer a number of advantages compared...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
.... 1.23 . Titanium and titanium aluminides reinforced with continuous SiC fibers are candidates for turbine blades and disks. However, their extremely high material and fabrication costs currently prohibit their application. Fig. 1.23 Cast discontinuous aluminum-matrix composites. (a) An Al-SiC p...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140299
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
... rights reserved DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140299 www.asminternational.org APPENDIX 2 Abbreviations and Symbols A area KIc plane strain fracture toughness, critical value of plane strain- AFS American Foundry Society intensity factor AlMMC aluminum metal matrix composite AMS Aerospace Material Speci...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140021
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
... technologies used with castings, including metallurgical bonding, metal-matrix composites, and hot isostatic pressing. aluminum alloy castings expendable mold gravity-feed casting nonexpendable mold gravity feed casting pressure die casting 3.1 History Aluminum alloy castings were first...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.t51140007
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
.... 2.3.6 Nomenclature System for Aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites Aluminum casting alloys are now regularly used as the matrix material in metal-matrix composites (MMC). The Aluminum Association, Inc, and ANSI H35.5 ( Ref 4 ) have published a standard nomenclature system for such composites...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aacppa.9781627083355
EISBN: 978-1-62708-335-5
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aub.t61170091
EISBN: 978-1-62708-297-6
... on the type of matrix in the composition range between CG and gray iron of 25 mm (1 in.) wall thickness 96 / Cast Irons Fig. 5 The effect of tin on pearlite content and tensile properties of as-cast CG iron 25 mm (1 in.) thick matrix, therefore, it may be necessary to add higher than usual levels of alloying...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ascaam.t59190vii
EISBN: 978-1-62708-296-9
..., including automotive and aerospace ( Table 1 ). Technical destination of aluminum-silicon casting alloys Table 1 Technical destination of aluminum-silicon casting alloys Designation according to chemical composition Numerical designation/grade (a) Numerical designation/grade (b) Technical...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.emea.t52240453
EISBN: 978-1-62708-251-8
.... Their compositional ranges are given in Table 24.1 , and some of their distinguishing features are summarized in Table 24.2 . With the exception of white cast iron, all cast irons have microstructures that consist of a graphite phase in a matrix that can be ferritic, pearlitic, bainitic, tempered martensitic...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.omfrc.t53030245
EISBN: 978-1-62708-349-2
... of the composite edge near the fastener ( Fig. 15.10 ), it can be seen that areas of the matrix were completely vaporized. This is shown by impregnation of the Rhodamine-B-dyed casting epoxy into the carbon fibers, as highlighted by the inset micrograph. Also shown in the figure are heat-affected fibers. Figure...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.mnm2.t53060247
EISBN: 978-1-62708-261-7
..., chemical composition (carbon equivalent), and the temperature of the eutectoid transformation. Heat treatment can also modify the matrix microstructure, much like that in steels. In gray iron, the as-cast matrix is predominantly pearlite ( Fig. 10.5 ) that consists of alternate layers of ferrite...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550621
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
..., and titanium aluminide), engineering plastics, structural ceramics, and composites (polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix). The following sections give some general guidelines for selecting these materials. Five lightweight metal alloys were covered in this book: aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, titanium...
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 3.21 Metal-matrix composite (MMC) cylinder liners. The MMC offers an alternative to cast iron or hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloy for this application. More
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.sap.t53000009
EISBN: 978-1-62708-313-3
... elements in the composition, with the three base metals being nickel, cobalt, and iron. The entire superalloy family shares a common basic microstructure, which is a face-centered cubic (fcc) matrix with a number of dispersed secondary strengthening phases. In elemental form, nickel is the only superalloy...