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Accession Number:
ADD002563
Title:
Lightweight Cartridge Case of Improved Aluminum Alloy Material Which Eliminates Catastrophic Failures.
Descriptive Note:
Patent,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON D C
Report Date:
1975-12-09
Pagination or Media Count:
3.0
Abstract:
The patent relates to a high strength aluminum alloy cartridge case wherein said alloy includes a dispersoid of finely divided aluminum oxide Al2O3 which coats the aluminum alloy particles to markedly improve the burnthru resistance of the case. Al2O3 comprises about 6 to 13 by weight of the cartridge case, and preferably about 10 to 12 thereof.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE