European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

MMC ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITE- INTRODUCTION AND PROPERTIES

*Prerana Sunil Jadhav and Dr. Sunil T. Jadhav

ABSTRACT

Aluminum alloys are used in advanced applications because their combination of high strength, low density, durability, machinability, availability and cost is very attractive compared to competing materials. However, the scope of these properties can be extended by using aluminum matrix composites materials. The study was conducted to investigate the general properties and application methods of metal matrix composites in comparison with polymer matrix composites and ceramic matrix composites. In addition, the properties of the most widely used metal matrix composites (aluminum and magnesium) were also studied. The information was collected from published online articles and journals on metal matrix composites. While metal matrix composites have been widely used in the aerospace and automobile industry, their properties are still being researched for further development and applications.

Keywords: aluminum and magnesium.