Patent ID: 6521061
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: B22F,C04B,C22C,Y10T

Abstract:
A metal matrix composite material comprising:a porous preform comprising at least one preform-forming material selected from the group consisting of ceramic particles, ceramic fibers and ceramic whiskers, and a binder applied on a surface of said at least one preform-forming material, said binder comprising magnesium or a magnesium alloy; and a metal continuous phase made of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, an Alâ€”Si based alloy, an Alâ€”Cu based alloy, an Alâ€”Mg based alloy, an Alâ€”Siâ€”Cu based alloy, an Alâ€”Siâ€”Mg based alloy, an Mg-based alloy and an Mgâ€”Zr based alloy, said metal continuous phase replacing as a continuous phase voids of the porous preform.