Review and Outlook of Aluminum Matrix Composites

Abstract

In the past 20 years, the development of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) has made a qualitative leap. This article comprehensively introduces the performance characteristics and the preparation methods of aluminum matrix composites. The powder metallurgy method (P/M) is elaborated in detail. And the applications of aluminum matrix composites in aerospace, automobile and other fields are described. Finally, the future development of aluminum matrix composites is prospected.