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The mechanical properties of in-situ composites

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Because in-situ composites offer such a wide selection of reinforcement types, size, and volume fractions, understanding the mechanisms controlling mechanical properties will allow more intelligent decisions to be made when tailoring a composite system for a specific application. This article provides an overview of the mechanical properties of discontinuously reinforced metal-ceramic and intermetallic-ceramic composites produced by in-situ techniques. Systems for which the mechanisms controlling mechanical properties are known are emphasized.

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Robert M. Aikin, Jr., earned his Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering at Michigan, Technological University in 1987. He is currently an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Aikin is also a member of TMS.

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Aikin, R.M. The mechanical properties of in-situ composites. JOM 49, 35–39 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02914400

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