Investigation of the Kinetic Energy Characterization of Advanced Ceramics

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Abstract:

The US Army Research Laboratory conducted an initial study to characterize the material properties and armor performance of low-density ceramic composite tiles manufactured by the Ukrainian National Academy of Science, under a US Army International Technology Center contract. These ceramic formulations were compared with standard armor-grade boron carbide and silicon carbide tiles versus the 12.7-mm armor-piercing APM2 projectile.

Author(s):
Jones, Tyrone L.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Oct 2012-Jun 2014
Pagination:
0058

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-7263
Monitor Series:
ARL/WM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CERAMIC MATERIALS, *KINETIC ENERGY, ALUMINUM, ALUMINUM NITRIDES, ARMOR, BALLISTICS, BASE LINES, BORON CARBIDES, COMPARISON, INSPECTION, PENETRATION, PRESSURE, SILICON CARBIDES, VANADIUM COMPOUNDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ceramics, Refractories and Glass, Ammunition and Explosives, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
ADVANCED CERAMICS, B4C(BORON CARBIDE), BALLISTIC EVALUATION, SIC(SILICON CARBIDES), VB2(VANADIUM DIBORIDES), DOP(DEPTH OF PENETRATION), PAD(PRESSURE ASSISTED DENSIFICATION), B4C ALN, ALN(ALUMINUM NITRIDES), B4C VB2, TIN ALN, TIN(TITANIUM NITRIDES)
Report Date:
2015 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2015 Apr 27