On Compression Creep of Metal Matrix Composite (Al 6061) at elevated Temperatures

摘要

In recent years, very few studies have been reported on the compression creep behaviour of the metal matrix composites (MMCs). Therefore there is a need for a proper studying of the influence of the reinforcement type and volume fraction of such composite materials. There are three basic types of (MMCs): dispersion strengthened, particle reinforced and fiber (whisker) reinforced. Metal matrix composites, in general consists of at least two components: the first is the matrix metal or alloy and the second component is the reinforcement (in general an intermetallic compound materials such as oxides, car-bides or nitrides) [1,2].