Interface Characteristics and the Mechanical Properties of Metal Matrix Composites.

Abstract

The research reported here is concerned with the relationships between interface characteristics and mechanical properties of metal matrix composites. Because composite interfaces are, in general, complex non-equilibrium structures, this research has emphasized the use of simplified, model specimens and direct characterization techniques to extract a range of information from the interfaces themselves. Keywords: Auger electron spectroscopy, Interface characteristics, Interface fracture, Scanning auger microscopy, Metal matrix composites, Aluminum graphite composites, Residual stresses, X ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Graphite oxidation, Aluminum oxide catalysts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186441

Entities

People

  • Harris L. Marcus
  • Llewellyn K. Rabenberg

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Oxide Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene