Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method
US6344270B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2958
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metal matrix composite wires that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.
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