Al-SIC Silicon Crabide Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
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Silicon Carbide Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites SPECIALTY METAL PRODUCTS

Al-SiC materials provide superior thermal management for high technology electronics applications in a lightweight, cost-effective material. Al-SiC C is a composite material that combines Silicon Carbide particles in an Aluminum alloy matrix. It provides lightweight, high thermal conductivity and controlled thermal expansion. AMETEK can supply Al-SiC in either plated or unplated versions to customer specifications. Key Advantages • Superior thermal properties compared to other silicon carbide aluminum products. • Thermal expansion is closely controlled to match the components used in...

Al-SiC materials are available as finished parts with the following dimensions: Width 5.5 inches (140 mm) maximum Length 9.5 inches (240 mm) maximum Thickness 0.020 inches (0.500 mm) minimum Al-SiC FOR LIGHTWEIGHT THERMAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS 68+2% Volume Fraction Alpha Silicon Carbide Al-SiC C

For more than a quarter of a century, AMETEK Specialty Metal Products has been developing innovative, proprietary alloying techniques, adding valuable mechanical and metallurgical qualities to its strip, wire and composite products. This business unit produces more alloy variations through powder metallurgy than any other producer in the world. All of its products are tailored for specific applications. Whether in use on land or sea, in the air, or in outer space, the silicon carbide aluminum metal matrix composites of Al-SiC C are at home in their environment. These materials offer...