Potential of Oxide-Fiber Reinforced Metals,
Abstract
The reinforcement of metals with either continuous or discontinuous oxide fibers offers a new and promising approach to strengthening. The potential gains in using reinforced metals should be seen in structures having high structural efficiency (high strength-to-weight ratios) and having improved elevated temperature properties. The paper reviews in detail the potential of these new materials in terms of (1) the strengthening principles, (2) the types of high strength fibers available: continuous (glass) and discontinuous (whiskers), (3) some practical limitations, and (4) the properties of experimental composites. It is concluded that, while these materials require considerable development, they can provide as much as an order of magnitude improvement in the high temperature strength of numerous metals and alloys. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0715614
Entities
People
- J. Chorne
- W. H. Sutton
Organizations
- General Electric