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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870573
EISBN: 978-1-62708-314-0
... are similar and overlap other ceramic matrix composites. A relative comparison of C-C with other ceramic matrix composites is given in Table 21.1 . For high-temperature applications, C-C composites offer exceptional thermal stability at greater than 4000 °F (2205 °C) in nonoxidizing atmospheres, along...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550569
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
... ceramic composites, and carbon-carbon composites. The advantage of ceramic-matrix and carbon-carbon composites is that they can operate reliably at very high temperatures in harsh environments ( Fig. 11.4 ). The need for high-temperature materials spans the range of industries, from aerospace to pulp...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
... are the oldest and most mature of the ceramic-matrix composites. They were developed in the 1950s for use as rocket motor casings, heat shields, leading edges, and thermal protection ( Fig. 1.25 ). The most recognized application is the Space Shuttle leading edges. For high-temperature applications, carbon...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 March 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.fdsm.t69870325
EISBN: 978-1-62708-344-7
... and ceramic fiber-reinforced metal-matrix composites. bone cyclic loading ceramics fatigue crack growth fatigue modeling fatigue properties fatigue test polymers Introduction In this chapter we consider several classes of materials that are of special interest: polymers, bone, ceramics...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550457
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
... demanding high-temperature composites are necessary. The tensile strength of 20 vol% TiC in a matrix of nickel-base 718 alloy has been shown to be greatly improved over that of the monolithic 718 alloy between temperatures of 650 and 1100 °C (1200 and 2000 °F). Iron-base materials systems reinforced...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-314-0
... that are more amenable to continuous fibers. In general, because metal and ceramic matrix composites require very high temperatures and sometimes high pressures for processing, they are normally much more expensive than polymer matrix composites. However, they have much better thermal stability, a requirement...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550621
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
...-fiber polymer-matrix composites are replacing these alloys. In addition, aluminum alloys are not embrittled at low temperatures and become even stronger as the temperature is decreased without significant ductility losses, making them ideal for cryogenic fuel tanks for rockets and launch vehicles. High...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.jub.t53290279
EISBN: 978-1-62708-306-5
... combinations are difficult to join, either because of their individual chemical compositions or because of large differences in physical properties between the two materials being joined. In any dissimilar joining process involving high temperatures, differences in the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870537
EISBN: 978-1-62708-314-0
... for discontinuously reinforced MMCs but almost no current applications for continuously reinforced MMCs. In an MMC, the matrix phase is a monolithic alloy, usually a low-density nonferrous alloy, and the reinforcement consists of high-performance carbon, metallic, or ceramic additions. Metal matrix composites can...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.tt2.t51060163
EISBN: 978-1-62708-355-3
... for multiaxial cylindrical specimens Stress gradients and combined stress states that may affect failure modes, especially in ceramic-matrix composites, or in other materials that are relatively weak in shear or exhibit different stress-strain behaviors in tension and compression High-Temperature Tensile...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 July 2009
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.fdmht.t52060223
EISBN: 978-1-62708-343-0
... Abstract Fiber-reinforced metal-matrix composites have carved out a niche in applications requiring high strength to weight ratios, but they are susceptible to failure when exposed to high temperatures and cyclic loads. This chapter discusses the obstacles that must be overcome to improve...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.pmamfa.t59400051
EISBN: 978-1-62708-479-6
... technique enables metal-matrix composites with good properties to be fabricated by providing much more rapid heating and cooling rates (>500 °C/min, or 900 °F/min), a shorter holding time, and a high pressure at a relatively lower sintering temperature ( Ref 4.48 ). Figure 4.5(a) shows...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ffub.t53610327
EISBN: 978-1-62708-303-4
... Abstract This chapter covers the fatigue and fracture behaviors of ceramics and polymers. It discusses the benefits of transformation toughening, the use of ceramic-matrix composites, fracture mechanisms, and the relationship between fatigue and subcritical crack growth. In regard to polymers...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.emea.t52240607
EISBN: 978-1-62708-251-8
... of the main advantages for both continuous fiber aluminum and titanium-matrix composites is their ability to be used at higher temperatures than their base metals ( Fig. 33.10 ). However, because of their high cost, most applications have been limited, even in the aerospace industry. Fig. 33.10...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 October 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550385
EISBN: 978-1-62708-307-2
... and some that are more amenable to continuous fibers. In general, because metal- and ceramic-matrix composites require very high temperatures and sometimes high pressures for processing, they are normally much more expensive than polymer-matrix composites. However, they have much better thermal stability...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.tstap.t56040010
EISBN: 978-1-62708-428-4
... Introduction Thermal spray is a versatile, adaptable, potentially cost-effective technology in which a wide range of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites can be applied to almost any metal to protect against wear, corrosion, abrasion, high temperature, chemicals, and erosion. It can also rebuild...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ffub.t53610377
EISBN: 978-1-62708-303-4
... to discontinuous fibers and some that are more amenable to continuous fibers. In general, because metal- and ceramic-matrix composites require very high temperatures and sometimes high pressures for processing, they are normally much more expensive than polymer-matrix composites. However, they have much better...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2000
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ttg2.t61120131
EISBN: 978-1-62708-269-3
... temperatures as high as 800 °C (1500 °F) when reinforced with SiC. Silicon carbide fibers generally constitute 35 to 40 vol% of the composite. Particulate-reinforced titanium matrix composites, representing discrete, noncontinuous reinforcement, are another source of composite material strengthening...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 March 2000
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.aet.t68260187
EISBN: 978-1-62708-336-2
... to the presence of ceramic particulate reinforcement, MMCs have lower ductility than aluminum matrix alloys at an elevated extrusion temperature. Surface tearing is a common extrusion defect in MMCs; such tearing includes hot shortness at high temperatures as well as ductility-related tearing at lower...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.omfrc.t53030001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-349-2
... Abstract This chapter provides a general description of materials and methods for manufacturing high-performance composites. The materials covered are polymer matrices and prepreg materials and the methods include infusion processes, composite-toughening methods, matrix-toughening methods...