Composites

• A composite is composed of two (or more) individual materials, which come from the categories discussed above—viz., metals, ceramics, and polymers.

• Objective-to achieve a combination of properties that is not displayed by any single material

Examples:-

• Cemented carbides (WC with Co binder)

• Plastic molding compounds containing fillers

• Rubber mixed with carbon black

• Wood (a natural composite as distinguished from a synthesized composite)