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Metal Matrix Composites

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Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are a class of artificial materials compounded by the introduction of certain content reinforcements, such as fibers, whiskers, or particles, into the metal or alloy matrix materials. MMCs exhibit not only high specific modulus, high specific strength, good thermal conductivity, good electrical conductivity, controllable thermal expansion coefficient, and excellent high-temperature performance, but also designability and machinability. Therefore, they are an important class of advanced materials.

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Geng, L., Wu, K. (2018). Metal Matrix Composites. In: Yi, XS., Du, S., Zhang, L. (eds) Composite Materials Engineering, Volume 2. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5690-1_3

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