Metal matrix composite structure and method

Details Metal matrix composite structure and method Metal matrix composite structure and method

2006-11-28

2006-11-28

McNeil, Jennifer C. (Department: 1775)

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All metal or with adjacent metals

Laterally noncoextensive components

C428S550000, C428S551000, C428S620000, C428S621000, C428S212000, C428S539500

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07141310

ABSTRACT:
Compound preforms are provided having a first region, including a porous ceramic and a second region including a porous or solid ceramic in which the two regions differ in composition. The compound preform is infiltrated with a liquid metal which is then solidified to form a metal matrix composite.

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