ABSTRACT
Metallic matrix composites are combinations of two or more different metals, intermetallic compounds, or second phases having particular microstructural arrangements within a metallic matrix. They are produced by mixing the components in such a way that the morphologies of the constituents are controlled so as to achieve optimum properties. The manifold possibilities of combining metallic and nonmetallic materials allow the creation of a new class of metallic alloys with superior or unusual properties.
