Study of the Mechanical Properties of the Copper Matrix Composites (CMCs): A Review

Abstract:

Copper matrix composites (CMCs) are known to be lightweight and possess competent mechanical properties, hence is highly suitable for a broad range of advanced applications. Its significance in aerospace, marine, and structural domains make it worthwhile to be investigatedfor low-cost manufacturing and selection of appropriate reinforcements. A comprehensive understanding of CMCs in terms of its fabrication methodologies and the diverse properties achievable through the incorporation of discrete reinforcement materials are essential to beexplored. Given, this manuscript evaluates the distinct methodologies for the preparation of CMCs through various fabrication routes. Besides, the substantial improvement/variation in properties such as mechanical (strength, toughness, hardness and creep), metallurgical (microstructure, grain size and grain boundaries), thermal properties (thermal conductivity, coefficient of thermal expansion) and tribological properties (friction, wear) through the incorporation of reinforcements (additives/filler materials/adhesives) of CMCs also is brought under detailed discussion.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1075)
• Pages: 149-171
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-64wom0
• Online since: November 2022
• Authors: Nixon Poulose, P. Selvakumar*, Jibin T. Philip, A. Ananthi, S. Kavitha
• Keywords: Mechanical Property, Metal-Matrix Composites (MMCs), Thermal Properties, Wear

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