Armor - Preliminary Metallurgical Studies of Experimental Face Hardened Cast and Rolled Armor
Abstract
The object of this study was to determine by a series of preliminary heat treatments whether a satisfactory hard case may be obtained on the surface of a 1.4-in. thick cast armor in conjunction with a sorbitic or tempered martensitic core at an approximate hardness of 270 Brinell and, if successful, to study further the ballistic possibilities of such a material. The results of this preliminary investigation indicative that this process of casting face hardened armor plate is not practical.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 1943
- Accession Number
- ADA954460
Entities
People
- E. L. Reed