Cement Composite Eyed for Body Armor
Credit: ROYAL NAVY
With global demand for body armor high, militaries occasionally face lengthy waits for the vests. One reason for this is the time it takes to produce armor that incorporates alumina plates in its protective structure. The plates are usually sintered at 1,600C (2,912F), a process that takes as much...
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