Author: Claussen, N.

Source: British Ceramic Transactions, Volume 98, Number 5, May 1999 , pp. 256-257(2)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

Abstract:

The significant advantages of advanced ceramic materials when compared to metals are severely compromised by high manufacturing costs and brittleness related problems. The development of ceramic matrix composites usually involves processing–property tradeoffs that, in most cases, make advanced performance components unaffordable for general commodity applications. Some new, mainly reaction formed composites, however, seem to offer a way out of this dilemma. The present paper reviews processes and properties of such low cost, high value added components with emphasis on reactively synthesised ceramic–metal composites of near net shape. After property and cost evaluations, the production methods and the resulting composites are assessed with respect to future applications.

Document Type: Regular Paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/096797899680543

Affiliations: The Department of Materials, Design and Manufacturing, Building DE15, Technische Universität Hamburg–Harburg, Hamburg, Germany

Publication date: 1999-05-01

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