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An Orthotropic Magnesium–Carbon Composite as a Lightweight Heat‐Guide Material with High Specific Stiffness and Radiation Transparency
Author(s) -
Vaucher S.,
Beffort O.,
Kübler J.,
Lehner F.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.200300370
Subject(s) - orthotropic material , materials science , machinability , composite number , transparency (behavior) , composite material , stiffness , thermal conductivity , specific modulus , radiation , magnesium , structural engineering , metallurgy , optics , machining , finite element method , physics , political science , law , engineering
A metal matrix composite with spectacular properties has been synthesized: high thermal conductivity, stiffness, good machinability, low toxicity and high radiation transparency are the outstanding features that characterize the orthotropic magnesium‐carbon composite presented in this article. The Figure shows a cross‐sectional optical image of the material.