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On the fibre/matrix interface in boron/aluminium metal matrix composites

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The fibre/matrix interface of B; AI metal matrix composites (MMCs) has been examined by transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEW. As-fabricated samples show no fibre/matrix reaction whereas isothermal exposure for increasing periods of time leads to the formation of at least four distinct borides. The extent and location of the fibre/matrix reaction is strongly influenced by the presence of an oxide layer which is present at all the interfaces. The effect of these reaction products upon mechanical properties is considered.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, 19716, Newark, Delaware, USA

    I. W. Hall & A. Diwanji

  2. Pioneering Research and Development Laboratories, Toray Industries, Inc., 520, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

    T. Kyono

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Hall, I.W., Kyono, T. & Diwanji, A. On the fibre/matrix interface in boron/aluminium metal matrix composites. J Mater Sci 22, 1743–1748 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01132401

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