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Method of making a high velocity armor penetrator

US4940404A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/74
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making a tungsten tantalum material comprising generally 80 percent by weight tungsten and 20 percent by weight tantalum and forming the material into a high strength full density round bar, which can be utilized in a high velocity armor penetrator.

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