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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Light Metals
DEF

One of the low-density metals, such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium, beryllium, or their alloys.

CONT

It is well known that many metals, particularly the light metals such as aluminum, magnesium and their alloys, have relatively low strength properties. ... One method to compensate for the lack of strength [of such] materials is through the addition of a reinforcing material to form a metal matrix composite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métaux légers
CONT

Il est clairement établi que de nombreux métaux, particulièrement les métaux légers comme l'aluminium et le magnésium et leurs alliages, ont une résistance mécanique relativement faible. [...] Une des méthodes qui permet de compenser la faible résistance d'un matériau consiste à y ajouter un matériau de renforcement afin d'obtenir un composite à matrice métallique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metales ligeros
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