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Metal-Matrix Composites Innovations, Advances and Applications

An SMD Symposium in Honor of William C. Harrigan, Jr.

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2018

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Editors:
  1. T. S. Srivatsan

    1. The University of Akron, Akron, USA

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  2. Yuzheng Zhang

    1. Gamma Alloys, Valencia, USA

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  3. William C. Harrigan, Jr.

    1. Gamma Technology, Valencia, USA

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  • Addresses processing, microstructure, and properties of metal-matrix composites and alloys
  • Focuses on aluminum, titanium, nickel and copper
  • Relevant especially to the aerospace and automotive industries

Part of the book series: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series (MMMS)

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Table of contents (16 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Aluminum and Lightweight Metal Matrix Composites

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Aluminum Matrix Composites 1970–2017

      • William C. Harrigan
      Pages 3-18

    3. Commercial-Ready and Large-Scale Manufacturing of Light-Weight Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites

      • Yuzheng Zhang, Miguel Verduzco, Andrew Parker, Mark Sommer, William Harrigan Jr., Al Sommer
      Pages 19-27

    4. Development of an Electroless Plating Process for Multi-wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTS) to Improve Their Dispersion and Wettability in Molten Aluminum

      • Mohammed Elsharkawi, Amal M. K. Esawi
      Pages 29-39

  3. Synthesis and Developments of Emerging Composites

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-41
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    2. Study on Hot Deformation Behavior and Processing Map of 20 Volume Percent Al18B4O33w/2024 Composites

      • Wenchen Xu, Xiangqian Zeng, Xueze Jin, Debin Shan
      Pages 43-58

    3. Development and Characterization of In-situ Aluminum–Titanium Carbide Composites Prepared by Pneumatic Powder Injection Route

      • Sheetal Gupta, Anirban Giri, Saikat Adhikari, Vivek Srivastava
      Pages 59-68

  4. Basic History and Advances in Metal Matrix Composites

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
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    2. Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Cryomilled Al–Mg Composites Reinforced with Nanometric Yttria Partially Stabilized Zirconia

      • Matthew Dussing, Hanry Yang, Troy D. Topping, Enrique J. Lavernia, Kaka Ma, Julie M. Schoenung
      Pages 71-86

    3. Fatigue Crack Growth Resistance of Titanium Metal Matrix Composites

      • H. Stanley, M. Dear, T. J. A. Doel, P. Bowen
      Pages 87-102

    4. Experimental Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Titanium Matrix Composites Using Taguchi Methods

      • Koutarou Hattori, Shogen Hirami, Yoshiko Hasegawa, Hiroshi Izui, Yoshiki Komiya
      Pages 103-117

    5. Model-Based Damage Detection in Piezoelectric Fiber Based Composites

      • Khalid M. Shalan, Mohamed E. AbdelMeguid, Tarek M. Hatem, Hesham A. Hegazi, Yehia A. Bahei-El-Din
      Pages 119-131

  5. Mechanical Behavior of Metal Matrix Composites

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 133-133
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    2. Effect of Matrix Properties and Sliding Counterface on the Wear Behavior of Magnesium Alloy Metal Matrix Composites

      • S. Jayalakshmi, R. Arvind Singh, T. S. Srivatsan
      Pages 135-148

    3. Synthesis and Microstructural Development of Particulate Reinforced Metal-Matrix Composites Using the Technique of Spray Atomization and Deposition

      • T. S. Srivatsan, Yaojun Lin, Fei Chen, K. Manigandan, Enrique J. Lavernia
      Pages 149-182

    4. Magnetically Induced Cavitation for the Dispersion of Particles in Liquid Metals

      • M. Sarma, I. Grants, A. Bojarevics, G. Gerbeth
      Pages 183-192

    5. An Engineered Magnesium Alloy Nanocomposite: Mechanisms Governing Microstructural Development and Mechanical Properties

      • Sravya Tekumalla, Shikhar Bharadwaj, T. S. Srivatsan, Manoj Gupta
      Pages 193-202

    6. The Tensile Response and Fracture Behavior of a Copper-Niobium Microcomposite: Role of Surface Modification

      • Paul Arindam, T. S. Srivatsan
      Pages 203-220

    7. Fundamental Issues and Highlights of Reactive Wetting in Carbon-Based Composites

      • Khurram Iqbal, Stevens Cadet
      Pages 221-229
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Other volumes

  1. Metal-Matrix Composites Innovations, Advances and Applications

  2. Light Metals 2018

  3. Energy Technology 2018

  4. 9th International Symposium on High-Temperature Metallurgical Processing

  5. Rare Metal Technology 2018

  6. TMS 2018 147th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings

  7. Materials Processing Fundamentals 2018

  8. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018

  9. CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing 2018

  10. Magnesium Technology 2018

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About this book

This book includes papers on recent research carried out in the field of metal-matrix composites (MMCs). Processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties of MMCs and unreinforced matrix alloys will be covered with a focus on aluminum, titanium, nickel, and copper MMCs. Those involved in the research of MMCs and unreinforced alloys, particularly in aerospace, space, and automotive materials research, will find this volume indispensible.

Editors and Affiliations

  • The University of Akron, Akron, USA

    T. S. Srivatsan

  • Gamma Alloys, Valencia, USA

    Yuzheng Zhang

  • Gamma Technology, Valencia, USA

    William C. Harrigan, Jr.

About the editors

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a member-driven international professional society dedicated to fostering the exchange of learning and ideas across the entire range of materials science and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production, to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Included among its nearly 13,000 professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, and administrators from more than 70 countries on six continents. 

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