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Microstructurally toughened metal matrix composite article

US4999256A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1988
Grant dateMar 12, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12576
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microstructurally toughened ceramic-particle-reinforced metal-matrix composite article is disclosed. The article includes discrete regions of ceramic-particulate-reinforced metal matrix which enclosed within and separated from each other by a network of unreinforced metal. The article exhibits high tensile strength, high elastic modulus and high impact resistance.

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