Classification of

composites on the
basis of Matrix phase

Presented by: Areej Fatima

Roll number : 19011507-058
Presented to: Dr. Muhammad Waseem
Mumtaz
Table of Contents

• Introduction
• What does matrix phase mean?
• Role of matrix phase
• Classification

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Click icon to add picture Introduction
• Composites are materials made by
combining two or more natural or
artificial elements (with different
physical or chemical properties) that
are stronger as a team than as
individual players.
• The component materials don’t
completely blend or lose their
individual identities. They combine
and contribute their most useful
traits to improve the outcome or
final product.

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 What does matrix phase mean?
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• The matrix phase refers to a
continuous phase in which a
composite or two-phase alloy is
formed in a microstructure of
metals and completely
surrounds the other (or
dispersed) phase so as to ensure
the stability of the dispersion
phase.

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Role of Matrix phase
• Primary function of the matrix phase in a composite is to hold and bind
the reinforcing phase in position within it.
• Act as a medium through which the external load is transmitted and
distributed to the reinforcing phase.
• It separates fibers from each other.
• Protects the individual fibers from surface damage due to abrasion and
oxidation.
• Improves fracture toughness of the composite .
• Withstand heat or cold, conduct or resist electricity, control chemical
attack.

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Classification
Composites Reinforced phase
Matrix phase

Metal matrix Polymer matrix Ceramic matrix

composites composites composites

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  Metals with low density and low temperature toughness
are preferred as matrix metal.
 Aluminium, titanium, magnesium and their alloys

Metal matrix  Advantages

Higher operating temperatures
composites Non flammability and creep resistance
Greater resistance to degradation by organic fluids.
 Applications
Aerospace application
Gas turbine blades
Electrical contacts

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Leachate
Leachate is a liquid that
drains or leaches out from
landfills or dumpsites.

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