Plastic is a hybrid that comes from an oil called naphta being broken down by way of heat treatment into the smaller molecules of alkenes, hydrocarbons, and a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide which will then be used to form it.
LeRoy W. Davis has written: 'Metal and ceramic matrix composites' -- subject(s): Ceramic-matrix composites, Fibrous composites 'Methods of making metal matrix composites'
R. Warren has written: 'Ceramic-Matrix Composites' -- subject(s): Ceramic fibers, Fibrous composites 'Launching a Missionary Congregation' 'The Arab World (1st Book Of)'
Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) consist of ceramic fibers embedded in a ceramic matrix, providing high temperature resistance and mechanical strength. Typically, they include materials like silicon carbide or alumina fibers reinforced in a ceramic material. In contrast, Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) feature polymer resins, such as epoxy or polyester, as the matrix, with reinforcing materials often consisting of glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are known for their lightweight characteristics and versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
There are three main types of resin, known as Advanced Composite Materials (ACM), used in aircraft production. The three resins used in aircraft are Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs).
Frances I. Hurwitz has written: 'Approaches to polymer-derived CMC matrices' -- subject(s): Ceramic-matrix composites
Filipe J.A Oliveira has written: 'Stability of Ce-SiAION ceramic composites in contact with iron alloys'
Ceramic composites, due to their inorganic nature and strong molecular bonds, can take thousands to millions of years to decompose naturally in the environment. Unlike organic materials, they do not break down easily and can persist indefinitely if not subjected to extreme conditions like high temperatures or chemical processes. Consequently, they pose significant challenges for waste management and environmental sustainability.
Francis I. Hurwitz has written: 'Carbon-rich ceramic composites from ethynyl aromatic precursors' -- subject(s): Fiber-reinforced ceramics
David E. Myers has written: 'Parametric weight comparison of advanced metallic, ceramic tile and ceramic blanket thermal protection systems' -- subject(s): Thermal properties, Metallic composites, Ceramic-matrix composites, Shielding (Heat), Reusable space vehicles 'Single parents, working mothers and the educational achievement of secondary school age children' 'The impacts of upward bound' -- subject(s): People with social disabilities, Education (Secondary), Finance, High school students
Composites are a mix of two or more elements, generally it's two. They consist of a matrix (main element) which holds the second element (reinforcement) in place. The reinforcement is there to increase the strength of the matrix. Example: The maxtrix can be ceramics, polymers or metals. The reinforcement could be fibers, particles, flakes or laminated. When you hear "fiberglass" it's actually plastic reinforced with fibers made of glass. And that is a composite. A ceramic is just another kind of material just like metals and polymers. So if you would reinforce some ceramic with steel particles, it would become a composite whose matrix is the ceramic and the reinforcement the steel particles.
Pappu L. N. Murthy has written: 'Characterizing the properties of a woven SiC/SiC composite using W-CEMCAN computer code' -- subject(s): Ceramic matrix composites, Chemical vapor infiltration, Woven composites, Silicon carbides
Stephen F. Duffy has written: 'Analysis of whisker-toughened ceramic components' -- subject(s): Algorithms, Ceramics, Fracture strength, Whisker composites, Structural reliability 'Reliability analysis of structural ceramic components using a three-parameter Weibull distribution' -- subject(s): Weibull distribution, Ceramic materials