Ceramic ballistic armor product
US8101535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/80
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A ceramic ballistic material and method of manufacture is disclosed. A filler material is provided. The filler material is divided into filler granules collectively having a median diameter approximately 10 microns or less. An amount of carbon is provided. The carbon is divided into carbon particles and the carbon particles are allowed to coat the filler granules. The mixture of carbon-coated filler granules is formed into a ballistic armor shape. The formed mixture is placed in a substantial vacuum. The mixture is introduced to a pre-selected amount of silicon and the mixture of carbon-coated filler granules and silicon is heated to a temperature at or above the melting point of the silicon.
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