Properties of MMCs

• It's stiffer, with 15 to 40 % greater elastic modules than aluminum. It has greater specific stiffness than titanium at half the weight.
• It's light. Only slightly denser than aluminum, with only a .003 lb/in3 difference.
• It's durable, with the same corrosion resistance as aluminum.
• It's rugged, more abrasion resistant than any aluminum alloy, and wears better than cast iron. 55 times more wear resistance and 66% less material lost in comparison tests with aircraft alloy.
• It can be recycled, just like aluminum.
• Lower coefficient of thermal expansion. Less effected by extreme cold or hot weather.