Armor of cermet with metal therein increasing with depth

Patent · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1973

OSTI ID:4346336

Wilkins, M L; Holt, A C; Cline, C F; Foreschner, K E

The system described consists of a ceramic matrix having a gradient of fine ductile metallic particles dispersed therein in an amount of from 0.0%, commencing at the front or impact surface of the armor, to about 2 to 15% by volume along the interface to the back of the system. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-021338
• Assignee: to United States Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3743569
• OSTI ID: 4346336
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 1970 Apr 01; Other Information: B32b15/04; F41h/02; F41h5/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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