Aluminum Company of America

Thomas B Gurganus

Anthony J Perrotta

David I Yun

Donald K Grubbs

Robert A Marra

William H Quayle

P Victor Kelsey, Jr

A method of forming a ceramic-metal composite including steps of providing a body of ceramic material; infiltrating molten metal into open spaces of the body at an elevated pressure; cooling the metal to form a solid composite; and reacting a portion of the metal in the composite at an elevated temperature with an oxidizing gas. A particularly preferred composite is made by infiltrating an alumina body with an aluminum alloy and then oxidizing in air at an elevated temperature. The composite is useful for making armor plate and other products where a combination of high hardness, good strength, and light weight are needed.

Formation of ceramic-metal composite by pressure casting and oxidation

A composite and a process for forming it are provided, said process comprising providing a substrate bearing crystalline and preferably single crystal filaments as growths on the substrate and forming a solid matrix encompassing the filaments. The composites are useful for aircraft, boat and auto skins and structural members.

Method of making filament growth composite

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New Kensington, PA, United States of America

Thomas B Gurganus