A review on fabrication and characterization of copper metal matrix composite (CMMC)

The development towards the use of composites is rising rapidly to ameliorate the architectural work of space shuttle and army airships became trendy in the previous two decagon of the preceding century. For Progression of any materials cost minimization during manufacturing and operation are the main technology drivers. Nowadays copper and its alloy based composites are gaining importance in upcoming field of engineering. Since several years, copper-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) are gaining importance in production field. The key factors which make copper-based metal matrix composites important are Low density, enhanced fatigue strength, high corrosion resistance and higher specific strength [5]. From time to time Composite materials are gaining importance in the field of aerospace, automobile and transport construction industries as they have certain advantages over other conventional metals [9]. Some properties are pooled in Metal matrix composites (MMCs) which include Metallic properties such as toughness and ductility, and ceramic properties, such as elastic modulus and high strength, which bequeath shear strength providing service at high temperatures. Different reinforcements (fibers, particles, flakes, and/or fillers) embedded in a matrix (polymers, metals, or ceramics).for composition of a composite material. During composition MMC’s the work matrix is to seize the reinforcement to organize the desired shape while the reinforcement pays attention in enhancing the required mechanical properties of the matrix. Composites is generally made from reinforcements or reinforcing material which are known to be one or more irregular phases and the continuous phase called matrix in which reinforcements are embedded. The material is then characterized by the different types of analysis like tensile, impact, hardness, along with thermal analysis such as XRD and DTA. This paper is aimed to review the theory, experiments and methodology to fabricate copper metal matrix composites (CMMC) and also the characterization of fabricated material.