Production methods of ceramic-reinforced Al-Li matrix composites: A review

Kaiqiang Zhang; Ho Won Jang; Quyet Van Le

doi:10.29252/jcc.2.2.3

Authors

Kaiqiang Zhang School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Ho Won Jang Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Quyet Van Le Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, VietNam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29252/jcc.2.2.3

Keywords:

MMCs, Al-Li alloy, Al-Li matrix composites, Ceramic reinforcement

Abstract

Recently, the increasing need for good quality, high performance, and low-cost materials has directed research to composite materials rather than monolithic materials. In the case of metal matrix composites (MMCs), composites based on aluminum matrix have been widely developed for the automobile and aerospace industry as well as structural applications due to having a low cost, high wear resistance, and high strength to weight ratio. Moreover, a facile and economical method for the production of the composites is a very important factor for expanding their application. Ceramic reinforcements such as graphite, silicon carbide, alumina, and fly ash particulates can be introduced in metal matrices. Moreover, there has been considerable interest in developing Al-Li alloys and composites because of having high specific strength and high specific modulus. The present article has focused on the development of aluminum-lithium alloy composites as well as their production methods.

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