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Acta Armamentarii ›› 2022, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (9): 2210-2218.doi: 10.12382/bgxb.2022.0478

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Application of Boron Carbide Ballistic Ceramics in Human Protective Equipment

WEI Rubin1,2, DONG Bin1,2, WANG Xiaowei1,2, ZHANG Wenting1,2, LIU Xin1, DU Yamei1, ZHAI Wen1,2   

  1. (1. Shandong Non-metallic Materials Institute, Jinan 250031, Shandong, China; 2. Shandong Engineering Technology Research Center for High Efficiency Impact Protection Materials and Products, Jinan 250031, Shandong, China)
  • Online:2022-07-27

Abstract: Boron carbide ceramics are characterized by high strength, high wear resistance, high hardness, and low density, thus being the most ideal material for ceramic armor. This study reviews the application progress of ballistic-resistant boron carbide ceramics that meet the need for high-performance and lightweight human protective equipment. Factors affecting the ballistic performance of boron carbide ballistic ceramics are analyzed, the advantages and disadvantages of different sintering processes compared, and the sintering aid system and ceramic toughening technology approaches summarized. Lastly, the challenges and development needs facing the application of boron carbide ballistic ceramics are analyzed.

Key words: boroncarbide, bullet-resistantceramics, humanbodyprotection, bullet-proofinserts

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