Research Progress on Continuous SiC Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite

Abstract

Metal matrix composites, reinforced with continuous SiC fiber, offer attractive combinations of high specific strength, specific stiffness and elevated temperature performance and are currently being considered for a range of broad prospective applications. The recent research development on SiC fiber reinforced metal matrix composite was reviewed. The key problems, solutions and application of SiC/Al, SiC/Ti, SiC/Cu, SiC/Ni composites were summarized separately. Finally, the limiting factors in the application of the metal matrix composites were point out:cost issues, interfacial problems, anisotropy of composites and lack of systematic quality estimate.

Keywords

• SiC fiber
• metal matrix composite
• research status
• property
• application