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Behavior and Performance of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Metals in Ballistic Impacts

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Author(s)

L S. Magness, L Kesckes, M Chung, D Kapoor, Frank S. Biancaniello, Stephen D. Ridder

Abstract

Depleted uranium alloys that exhibit adiabetic shear localization and failure resulting in a self-sharpening mecanism offer superior armor penetration capability when compared to conventional tungsten heavy alloys. Both amorphous and nanocrystalline metals also exhibit shear banding deformation and failure mechanisms. Subscale ballistic tests are conducted with an amorphous metal alloy and a nanocrystalline tungsten-based composite. Penetration performances and the results of metallographic examinations of the residual penetrator debris are presented.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the International Ballistics Symposium (IBS)
Volume
3
Conference Dates
May 7-11, 2001
Conference Location
Interlaken, 1, SZ
Conference Title
International Ballistics Symposium (IBS)
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

adiabatic shear, bulk amorphous metal, depleted uranium, nanocrystalline, penetrator, tungsten heavy alloy

Citation

Magness, L. , Kesckes, L. , Chung, M. , Kapoor, D. , Biancaniello, F. and Ridder, S. (2000), Behavior and Performance of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Metals in Ballistic Impacts, Proceedings of the International Ballistics Symposium (IBS), Interlaken, 1, SZ (Accessed January 15, 2025)

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Created August 31, 2000, Updated October 12, 2021