How to choose bulletproof ceramics ？

In the early days, armor plates were made of homogeneous armor, and most tanks and other armored vehicles were covered with steel plates. However, the density and weight of steel plate materials were high, and thick armor relatively reduced mobility. Therefore, in order to improve combat capabilities on the battlefield, after the end of World War II, specialized armor forms appeared by coating a layer of ceramic or depleted uranium on steel armor.

Although the characteristics of ceramic materials were discovered early, their actual application for military purposes was not long.

The United States was the first to develop alumina ceramics in 1962. During the Vietnam War, the US Air Force used 9mm thick sintered alumina ceramic armor plates for the safety protection of helicopter pilots. Until now, ceramic composite protective armor plates are still widely used in the pilot seats and other critical parts of US military aircraft. 

However, with the development of ceramic material preparation technology, carbide ceramics have shown better performance, and the preparation and development of silicon carbide ceramics have gradually replaced alumina ceramics. Silicon carbide ceramics have a density of only 3.13-3.14g/cm3 and are lighter in weight. Their Vickers hardness can reach 2600HV, bending strength is 380MPa, and elastic modulus is 400GPa. Their products can withstand the impact of 7.62mm armor piercing incendiary bombs. Silicon carbide ceramic products come in different forms such as whole board and small piece splicing, and can also be prepared into single and multi curved surfaces, which are more in line with human design and have high cost-effectiveness.

How to choose suitable bulletproof ceramic products? Choose from the following aspects:

As the name suggests, "bulletproof" means choosing the product with the best performance, which can withstand the impact of bullets and protect life firstly.

Secondly, choosing low weight-bearing equipment on the battlefield can enhance combat flexibility and capability by reducing weight. The third economic cost, currently the most expensive bulletproof ceramic is boron carbide ceramic, and the most economical and protective is silicon carbide ceramic. Therefore, silicon carbide ceramics are currently the most mainstream product for bulletproof armor, with a low price and superior performance.

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