Licensable Technologies : Materials : Nanotechnology

Molybdenum Disilicide Matrix Composite

Abstract
A composition consisting of an intermetallic compound, molybdenum disilicide, which is reinforced with VS silicon carbide whiskers dispersed throughout it and a method of making the reinforced composition. Use of the reinforcing material increases fracture toughness at low temperatures and strength at high temperatures, as compared to pure molybdenum disilicide.

IP Status: Available Exclusively

Reference Number: 12

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 68,092

Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 4927792 Issued on 05/22/1990

Posted: 10-07-2004

Contact
John Russell
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
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