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Abstract

The metal matrix composite material for a horological component comprises a metal alloy based on gold, with at least 75% by weight of gold, or based on platinum, with at least 95% by weight of platinum, or based on palladium, with at least 95% by weight of palladium, the composite material further including between 0.1% and 2% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 2% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1.5% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1.25% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1% by weight, of at least one hardening element, and a reinforcing material, in a proportion by mass of between 1% and 10%, or even between 1% and 5%, the reinforcing material including ceramic particles.

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