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The transverse tensile properties of boron fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composites

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The transverse tensile properties of boron fiber reinforced aluminum have been determined as a function of fabrication parameters, matrix alloy and fiber types, fiber content, specimen geometry, and thermal environment. Matrix alloys investigated include 2024, 6061, 5052, 5056, 2219, 1100, and Al-7 pct Si. The fibers investigated include 4.0 mil boron, 4.2 mil BORSIC, R.F. boron, 5.6 mil boron, 5.7 mil BORSIC, and 4.0 mil silicon carbide. It was shown that the composite transverse tensile performance is a function of all of these variables and that transverse strengths of up to 45,000 psi can be achieved by the choice of the proper combination of matrix, fiber type and fabrication procedures.

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Prewo, K.M., Kreider, K.G. The transverse tensile properties of boron fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Metall Trans 3, 2201–2211 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02643233

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