metal-matrix composite material
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Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are materials made by combining a metal matrix with reinforcing fibers. This combination aims to create a new material with superior properties to its individual components, particularly for applications requiring high-temperature resistance, strength, and ductility.12
MMCs are complex to process and are heavier than polymer-based composites. They are used in areas like the skin of hypersonic aircraft. However, for applications involving extremely high temperatures, such as in engines, ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) are often preferred due to their superior heat resistance, though their technology is less mature than that of polymer-matrix composites.1
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