Development of an Aluminum - Graphite Composite.

Abstract

A composite consisting of an aluminum alloy matrix and a graphite fiber reinforcement was developed with strengths exceeding the 'rule of mixture' strength of 101 ksi. The composite is not degraded by temperature to 550C or by thermal cycling from -193 to +500C. The importance of various processing techniques to the successful development of this composite and the effects of certain process variables on properties are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1970
Accession Number
AD0718409

Entities

People

  • John W. Upp
  • Roger T. Pepper
  • Ronald C. Rossi
  • William C. Riley

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Composite Materials
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fiber Reinforcement
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Reinforced Plastics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.