re:type of armor

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From: James William Stepanek
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 14:53

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>	There is a type of armor that is make by placing a piece
>of aluminum on a ceramic tile.  The combination is then heated
>and the al. is absorbed into the ceramic.  From what I have heard
>this makes REALLY good armor.  What is the name for this type of
>armor?
 
>Steven
I believe it is called ceramet armor. I wonder my anyone whould consider
it such good armor though. There are much stronger (especially for the
weight) composite materials , and if weight is no object composite layer
materials with steel, ceramics (and if weight is no concern) and
depleted uranium are the toughest things around.
James Stepanek
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