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Molybdenum Disilicide Alloy Matrix Composite

Abstract
Compositions of matter consisting of matrix materials having silicon carbide dispersed throughout them and methods of making the compositions. A matrix material is an alloy of an intermetallic compound, molybdenum disilicide, and at least one secondary component which is a refractory silicide. The silicon carbide dispersant may be in the form of VLS whiskers, VS whiskers, or submicron powder or a mixture of these forms.

IP Status: Available Exclusively

Reference Number: 17

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 71,055

Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 5069841 Issued on 12/03/1991

Posted: 10-07-2004

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