Fig. 2 Optical micrographs of metal matrix composites. (a) 10 wt% SiC with 29 mm particles; (b) 10 wt% SiC with 45 mm size; (c) 10 wt% SiC
with 110 mm particles; (d) 20 wt% SiC with 29 mm; (e) 20 wt% SiC with 45 mm; and (f) 20 wt% SiC with 110 mm. Reproduced from Sahin, Y.,
2003. Preparation and some properties of SiC particle reinforced aluminum alloy composites. Materials & Design 24, 671–679.