Armor - Preliminary Metallurgical Studies of Experimental Face Hardened Cast and Rolled Armor

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Abstract:

The object of this study was to determine by a series of preliminary heat treatments whether a satisfactory hard case may be obtained on the surface of a 1.4-in. thick cast armor in conjunction with a sorbitic or tempered martensitic core at an approximate hardness of 270 Brinell and, if successful, to study further the ballistic possibilities of such a material. The results of this preliminary investigation indicative that this process of casting face hardened armor plate is not practical.

Author(s):
Reed, E. L.
Author Organization(s):
WATERTOWN ARSENAL LABS MA WATERTOWN ARSENAL
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, Experimental rept.
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WAL-710/566
Monitor Series:
WAL-710/566
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
ARMOR, CASTINGS, HARDENING, HEAT TREATMENT, METALLURGY, THICKNESS, test and evaluation
Field(s)/Group(s):
Metallurgy and Metallography, Armor
Keyword(s):
U A reports, X 4809
Report Date:
1943 Dec 13
Creation Date:
2018 Aug 22