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Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)
MMCs are a class of material that have been the subject
of significant research and development effort over the past 30 years.
MMCs offer many advantages over conventional metallic alloys including:
- High specific strength and stiffness – Lightweight Design
- Enhanced fatigue resistance
- Increased elevated temperature strength
- Improved wear resistance
- Control over thermo-physical properties (thermal expansion
- and conductivity) through variations in reinforcement type and volume fraction
These advantages make MMCs an
attractive class of engineering materials
for many industrial applications.
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