INVESTIGATION OF BONDING IN OXIDE-FIBER (WHISKER) REINFORCED METALS

Abstract

One of the critical problems in achieving high strength composites by reinforcing metals with oriented single-crystal fibers (whiskers) is the strength of the interfacial bond between the two phases. The purpose of this program, therefore, is to investigate the factors affecting interfacial bonding so that appropriate bonding techniques can be specified for the fabrication of high strength composites. This report describes the problem areas and the experimental procedures to be used in the investigation. In order to study and evaluate the effects of various parameters affecting interfacial energies and bond strength, a sessile drop apparatus is being constructed. Future plans utilizing this equipment in conjunction with actual measurements of bond strengths are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0406832

Entities

People

  • Willard H. Sutton

Organizations

  • General Electric

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Heat Treatment
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metal Oxides
  • Metal Seals
  • Military Research
  • Single Crystals
  • Surface Tension
  • Test Methods

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  • Business Analytics
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.