Corrosion Behavior of Metal Matrix Composites.

Abstract

Metal-matrix composites suffer from preferential corrosion because of their non-homogeneous composition and structure. In particular, aluminum alloy matrix materials are very susceptible to corrosion, when the dispersoid is a noble phase, such as SiC. This paper describes the pros and cons of what inadequate processing and fabrication can do to corrosion behavior of the composites. Keywords: Metal matrix composites; Aluminum silicon carbide; Extrusion; Preferential corrosion; Solution heat treatment; Polarization; Metallurgy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA182133

Entities

People

  • R. C. Paciej
  • V. S. Argarwala

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Body Weight
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Treatment
  • Materials
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Physical Properties
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Solution Heat Treatment
  • Standards
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials