Nanocrystalline Tungsten Alloy Penetrators

Nanocrystalline alloy penetrators and related methods are generally provided. In some embodiments, a munition comprises a nanocrystalline alloy penetrator. In certain embodiments, the nanocrystalline alloy has particular properties (e.g., grain size, grain isotropy, mechanical properties) such that the penetrator acts as a rigid body kinetic penetrator.

Researchers

Christopher Schuh / Mansoo Park / Zachary C Cordero

Departments: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Composites, Metals / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Manufacturing & Equipment
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials

  • nanocrystalline tungsten alloy penetrators
    Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published application
  • nanocrystalline alloy penetrators
    United States of America | Granted | 11,644,288

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