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Metallic Amorphous Alloy Reinforcements in Light Metal Matrices

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Fundamentals of metal matrix composites are overviewed. The various light metal matrix systems (particularly Al and Mg) and the different types of reinforcements used are mentioned. The various composite production methods are described. Strengthening mechanisms that define the enhancement in properties of composites are discussed. The microstructural and mechanical properties of the composites are summarized. In addition, the several disadvantages encountered in MMCs due to ceramic reinforcement addition are understood from interfacial characteristic/properties.

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Jayalakshmi, S., Gupta, M. (2015). Light Metal Matrix Composites. In: Metallic Amorphous Alloy Reinforcements in Light Metal Matrices. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15016-1_2

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