Plasma Processing Systems for the Manufacture of Refractory Metals and their Alloys for Military Needs

Abstract

This study presents a comparative technical and economic analysis of the current, powder metallurgy, and an alternate, plasmarc processing, method of producing improved armor penetrator materials. This technology assessment effort was conducted in order to highlight industrial applications of plasma arc melting technology for the manufacture of refractory metals and their eutectic alloys. Primary focus of this survey is on potential military uses of plasma technology which could provide both strategic and economic advantages.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1978
Accession Number
ADA090568

Entities

People

  • G. K. Bhat

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Cost Reductions
  • East Germany
  • Electric Arcs
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Refractory Metals
  • Temperature Gradients

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  • Metallurgy