Alumina (Al 2 O 3 ) is a brittle ceramic with low toughness. Suppose that fibers of

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Alumina (Al2O3) is a brittle ceramic with low toughness. Suppose that fibers of silicon carbide SiC, another brittle ceramic with low toughness, could be embedded within the alumina. Would doing this affect the toughness of the ceramic matrix composite? Explain.

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The Science And Engineering Of Materials

ISBN: 9781305076761

7th Edition

Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright

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