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SiC–Al–Si composites by rapid pressureless infiltration in air

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A rapid, pressureless infiltration technique for fabricating SiC-reinforced Al-Si composites is described. The infiltration can be performed by simply dipping a ceramic preform into a molten alloy in an open air environment. This method makes it possible to produce composites that contain a high volume fraction (80%) of a variety of ceramic reinforcements, including particulates and fibers. This technique has potential for low-cost and versatile production of SiC-Al-Si composites for many industrial applications, such as automobile components and electronic packaging.

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  1. Materials Research and Education Center, Auburn University, 201 Ross Hall, Auburn, Alabama, 36849, USA

    X. F. Yang & X. M. Xi

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Yang, X.F., Xi, X.M. SiC–Al–Si composites by rapid pressureless infiltration in air. Journal of Materials Research 10, 2415–2417 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.1995.2415

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