Metal matrix composite

A metal matrix composite istypemetal material thatreinforcedanother material which may beceramic material or possibly another metal.

Carbide drill bitsan example ofmetal matrix composite. Theyoften made fromsoft cobalt matrixtough tungsten carbide particles inside.

Some tank armors may be made from metal matrix composites, probably steel reinforcedboron nitride. Boron nitride isgood reinforcementsteel because itvery stiffit does not dissolvemolten steel.