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In-Situ Synthesis of Intermetallic Matrix Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

Dilip M. Shah  and
Donald L. Anton
Dilip M. Shah
Affiliation:
Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main St., E. Hartford, CT. 06108
Donald L. Anton
Affiliation:
United Technologies Research Center, Silver Lane, E. Hartford, CT. 06108
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Abstract

In pursuing the development of intermetallics as high temperature structural materials, a composite approach is considered necessary for achieving room temperature toughness. If not further qualified, the term “composite” generally implies the application of mechanical processes by which a strong reinforcing phase is dispersed in the matrix, often as aligned continuous fibers. While this approach appears simple and promising in principle, in practice it is limited by the availability of compatible fibers, controlled processing, and microstructural homogeneity and reproducibility. Alternatively, the composite microstructures may be created in-situ either synthetically or naturally. In synthetically derived composites, the desired phases may be deposited layer by layer using such techniques as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and potentially a variety of lithographic techniques may be employed to control the microstructure. However, such techniques are currently rate limited and not well developed for the large dimensions required for structural composites. In contrast, the in-situ composites, which rely on phase separation by either eutectic solidification or solid state precipitation, are economical and especially well suited for generating naturally compatible ductile phase toughened composites with uniform fine scale microstructures. This paper attempts to classify these approaches in perspective, discuss the benefit of in-situ composites relying on the natural phase separation mechanisms, and review the current activities with emphasis on the concept of ductile phase toughening.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 273: Symposium Q – Intermetallic Matrix Composites II , 1992 , 385
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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