A review on mechanical and tribological properties of sintered copper matrix composites

Abstract

Particle-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCp) have been studied over the past decades. Copper matrix composites are finding many applications due to their inborn properties such as good electrical and thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. By combining the property of large ductility of the matrix with the high hardness (strength, stiffness) of the reinforcement, a new composite with enhanced mechanical properties can be created as well. This article presents a review on copper matrix composites including hybrid composites with various reinforcements processed by sintering process.