Glass fiber metal matrix composites

a technology of metal matrix composites and glass fibers, applied in the field of fiber reinforced metal matrix composites, can solve the problem of complex materials and high cos
US20050133123A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-23TOUCHSTONE RES LAB
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US ยท United States
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TOUCHSTONE RES LAB
Publication Date
2005-06-23
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Abstract

A glass fiber reinforced metal matrix composite is described. The composite includes glass fibers distributed in a metal matrix body. The fibers may be uniformly distributed in the metal matrix and may include continuous lengths of the glass fibers. The glass fibers may be glass fibers, S-glass, E-glass fibers, soda-lime-silica fibers, basalt fibers, quartz fibers, or other similar glassy fibers. The metal matrix may include aluminum or alloys of aluminum as well as other metals and alloys.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 525,848, filed Dec. 1, 2003, specifically herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] This invention was made with Government support under contract number DAAD 19-01-2-0006 awarded by the Army Research Laboratory. The Government has certain rights in the invention.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The invention relates to fiber reinforced metal matrix composites. More particularly, the invention relates to glass fiber reinforced metal matrix composites and methods for making the same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The next generation of high technology materials for use in aerospace and aircraft applications will need to possess high temperature capability combined with high stiffness and strength. Plates and shells fabricated from laminated metal matrix composites, as opposed to monolithic materials, provide the potential for meeting the...

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