FIBER-REINFORCED METALS AND ALLOYS
Abstract
A description is given of the preparation and testing of Al-4% Cu matrices reinforced with 5-micron-diameter graphite fibers. The graphite fibers and matrix powders are mixed in a ball mill, thus producing a good mixture of the components. A number of different methods for compositing these materials were investigated. Unsuccessful attempts were made by sintering and hot-pressing. Hot extrusion produced composites significantly stronger than those prepared by simply heating the composites to above the melting point of the matrix. The extrusion temperature varied from 690 to 1100 F. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 28, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268999
Entities
People
- N. M. Parikh
- T.j. Koppenaal
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute