A method for preparing an aluminum-based
composite material in which
silicon carbide nanocrystals and micron-sized particles are layered is disclosed. This invention addresses the problems of uncontrollable reinforcement distribution, difficulty in oriented
whisker alignment, and difficulty in achieving dense impregnation of preforms under high
ceramic content conditions in existing aluminum-based composite materials. The steps of this invention include: Step 1,
acid washing of the
whiskers and particles; Step 2, preparation of a
slurry; Step 3,
freeze casting to form a preform; Step 4, vacuum
freeze drying; Step 5,
sintering of the preform; and Step 6,
extrusion impregnation of the aluminum-based
composite material. This invention belongs to the field of aluminum-based
composite material preparation technology.