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Theoretically Dense, Complex-Shaped Boron Carbide for Armor and Wear Applications
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Using pressureless sintering technology developed at Georgia Tech, boron carbide is sintered to high relative density with hardness comparable to shape-restricted commercially-produced hot pressed boron carbide.
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Theoretically-dense (zero porosity) boron carbide is formed after post-hot isostatic pressing (shape-preserving hydrostatic gas pressure), resulting in components with substantially higher hardness than commercial hot pressed boron carbide.
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Complex shape capability allows net shape forming that minimizes finishing and reduces costs.
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Ballistic performance of the post-HIPed materials was evaluated at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA. Results: classified.
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Verco Materials technology is a result of research by:
Dr. Robert F. Speyer
Professor
Materials Science & Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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For more information on Verco Materials email: info@vercomaterials.com
Verco Materials
75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 314
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-894-6075
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