


Engine Block Cylinder Lining
This micrograph shows the inner wall of an aluminum engine block where it contacts the piston rings. The beige background is the aluminum matrix, embedded with multiple hard silicate phases of varying shape, size, and color. These silicates are strategically distributed to resist wear from friction and extreme temperatures, helping the cylinder maintain integrity and performance through the intense cycles of combustion.
Raymond Thompson MAG. 1500x
This micrograph shows the inner wall of an aluminum engine block where it contacts the piston rings. The beige background is the aluminum matrix, embedded with multiple hard silicate phases of varying shape, size, and color. These silicates are strategically distributed to resist wear from friction and extreme temperatures, helping the cylinder maintain integrity and performance through the intense cycles of combustion.
Raymond Thompson MAG. 1500x