Metal-matrix composites for space applications

By S. Rawal. 2001

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Multi-functional SiC/Al Composites for Aerospace Applications (2008, background): “Furthermore, they might be manufactured from inexpensive raw materials[1-4].”
Processing issues, machining, and applications of aluminum metal matrix composites (2018, background): “Mid-fuselage structure of Space Shuttle Orbiter showing boron–aluminum tubes (Rawal([295])).”
Developments in the aluminum metal matrix composites reinforced by micro/nano particles – A review (2020, background): “In pursuit of lightweight metal with improved performance, researchers combine a number of metals, nonmetals, ceramics and several inter-metallic components to find out the best possible results in terms of material performance.(4,8,16) The material performance of any developed material can be judge”
Graphene-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites – a review (2016, neutral): “These materials have been widely used in the aerospace and automobile industries.(3,4) Reinforcement materials are critical for MMCs.”
Alloys for Aeronautic Applications: State of the Art and Perspectives (2019, methodology): “Typically, these composites are prepared using SiC or Al2O3 particles instead of fibers, which are used only for special applications, such as some parts of Space Shuttle Orbiter [45].”