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SiC–Al–Si composites by rapid pressureless infiltration in air

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2011

X.F. Yang  and
X.M. Xi
X.F. Yang
Affiliation:
Materials Research and Education Center, 201 Ross Hall, Auburn, University, Auburn, Alabama 36849
X.M. Xi
Affiliation:
Materials Research and Education Center, 201 Ross Hall, Auburn, University, Auburn, Alabama 36849
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Abstract

A rapid, pressureless infiltration technique for fabricating SiC-reinforced Al-Si composites is described. The infiltration can be performed by simply dipping a ceramic preform into a molten alloy in an open air environment. This method makes it possible to produce composites that contain a high volume fraction (80%) of a variety of ceramic reinforcements, including particulates and fibers. This technique has potential for low-cost and versatile production of SiC-Al-Si composites for many industrial applications, such as automobile components and electronic packaging.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 10 , Issue 10 , October 1995 , pp. 2415 - 2417
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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