Characterization of Selected Properties for Alumina-Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

Abstract

Alumina-Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Material, known by the trade name Fiber FP/Aluminum and manufactured by E.I. DuPont DeNemours, was evaluated for the following selected properties: Microstructural integrity, tensile strength, fatigue life, charpy impact resistance, and abrasion resistance. The Fiber FP/Aluminum was examined as a possible material alternative for track component application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135580

Entities

People

  • D. T. Ostberg
  • T. J. Kler

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fatigue Life
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Resistance
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tensile Testing
  • Wear Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials