%0 book part %@ %A Blawert, C. %D 2006 %J Metal Matrix Composites %P 295-307 %T Noble and nonferrous Metal Matrix Composite Materials %U %X The predominant application of composite materials with noble and/or non-ferrous metal matrix is in the area of electrical contact and bimetal materials. Further applications, particularly of layer composite materials are in jewellery and as wear and corrosion protection layers.