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The matrix serves two main purposes in composites which includes (a) binding the reinforcement phases in place and (b) uniformly distributing the stresses among the constituent reinforcement materials in the event of an applied force. The matrix offer weight advantages and ease of handling. The metals, polymers and inorganic materials possesses high elastic strength and exhibit minimum failure strain, when loaded in tension and compression [5]. The fabrication method is selected considering the matrix properties and its related effect on the properties of reinforcements. Chemical inertness and non-reactivity is the primary condition for the processing of composites. The various type of matrices materials are illustrated in Figure 2.2.