Characterization, Manufacturing and Application of Metal Matrix Composites

Abstract

This chapter provides the main classification and characteristics of composite materials with metal matrix. Analyzed are the composites with metal matrix, specifically regarding to the matrix type, and type, the size and shape of reinforcements. It was also performed the classification of the composites with metal matrix from the different aspects. Of all the metals, as the matrix for the composite materials are commonly used aluminum and its alloys. The chapter specifically shows the types of composites with aluminum matrix depending on the type of reinforcement. The chapter also presents in detail the procedures to obtain composites with aluminum matrix. Special part is devoted to the application of composites with metal matrix for various parts in the automotive, in the military, in the cosmic, as well as in the electronic and other industries.