Abstract
A wide range of ceramic fibres is available for incorporation in metal matrix composites (MMCs). The driving force for development of MMCs is savings in weight in high temperature applications. The properties of the main families of fibres are reviewed and the relevance of their use in MMCs is discussed.
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