Why are ceramic matrix composites built?

For fracture toughness.

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Why: Ceramic matrix composites are built primarily for fracture toughness, not strength.

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Answer: For fracture toughness. Ceramic matrix composites are built primarily for fracture toughness, not strength.

  1. Composite material en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_material
    Ceramic matrix composites are built primarily for fracture toughness, not for strength.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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