Accession Number:

ADA254321

Title:

Mechanical Properties of Centrifugally Cast Metal Matrix Composites

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL COMMAND CONTROL AND OCEAN SURVEILLANCE CENTER RDT AND E DIV SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Maltby, J. D.

Report Date:

1992-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

The objective of this report was to determine the tensile and compressive mechanical properties for two metal matrix composite MMC aluminum cylinders manufactured by Westinghouse STC, Advanced Materials Department, through use of a centrifugal casting process.

Descriptors:

• *METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
• *CENTRIFUGAL CASTING
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• ALUMINUM
• CASTING
• MATERIALS

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE