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Ceramic composite body, method for fabricating ceramic composite bodies, and armor using ceramic composite bodies

US7128963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2003
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2623
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ceramic composite body includes at least two layers: material layer A and material layer B. Material layer A contains phases of a metal and the carbide of this metal. Material layer B contains silicon carbide that has been loosely bound by sintering. A method for fabricating the composite body is included and a protective armor against projectiles.

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