Reactive Matrix Infiltration of Powder Preforms

This method will use reactive liquid material to infiltrate particle preforms. The reactive material will form an interfacial bond with the structure produced from bound particles during or following infiltration. This bond will lead to increased coherency between the particle and infiltrant matrix. Increased coherency will result in further improved strength and structure uniformity. Infiltration will be performed above the infiltrant materials melting point but below the melting point of the powder preform material.

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