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Theoretically Dense, Complex-Shaped Boron Carbide for Armor and Wear Applications
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Complex shape capability allows net shape forming that minimizes finishing and reduces costs.
  • Ballistic performance of the post-HIPed materials was evaluated at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA. Results: classified.

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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