Production of metal matrix composites reinforced with polymer fibers
US5008158A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12486
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a metal matrix composite comprising randomly oriented polymer fibers and a metal alloy surrounding the polymer fiber. The composite is formed by the method of manufacturing comprising the steps of: (1) providing polymer fibers; (2) providing a liquid-phase metal; (3) mixing the liquid-phase metal and the polymer fibers; and (4) allowing the liquid-phase metal to solidify and form a metal matrix composite. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer fibers are liquid crystal polymer fibers.
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