Processing of Functionally Graded Al Composites Through Infiltration

The textbook "Processing of Functionally Graded Al Composites Through Infiltration" offers a comprehensive analysis of the processing of functionally graded materials (FGM) that contain both metallic and ceramic components. These materials are particularly promising for the design and manufacture of components with gradient properties, which are of great importance in modern engineering. The author examines various processing methods for FGMs and their specific applications, particularly in the aerospace sector. By synthesizing graded SiC preforms, produced by varying the concentration of an inorganic salt mixture and using aluminum as a binder, the significance of the microstructure and the distribution of SiC particles is emphasized. The analysis also addresses influencing factors such as preform and mold temperature, overheating of the liquid metal, as well as squeeze pressure and its application rate, in order to understand the solidification microstructures and properties of the composites.