METALLIC COMPOSITES FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Armor Applications

Al-SiC MMC armor plate M2 .30 cal AP stiff lightweight

    

Al-SiC MMC armor plate 20mm FSP stiff lightweight

MC-21's metal matrix composite provides the highest stiffness to weight ratio of any metal.  Rolling to improve strength and ductility combined with various particle reinforcements and heat treatments allow for tailored performance in your armor system, whether used by itself or  incorporated into a layered structure.  Contact us for more information.

Table of Properties

   MMC 30
MMC 45
5083 Al
 Titanium
 RHA
 SiC (vol %)
30
45
0
0
0
 Products Sheet/Cast
Cast
Sheet/Cast
Sheet
Sheet
 Density (g/cc)
2.80
2.90
2.66
4.51
7.50
Young's Modulus (GPa)
115
175
75
 110
200
Tensile Strength (MPa)
325
180
95
730
690
Specific Modulus (Stiffness)
40
60
28
24
27






    values listed in this table are typical values for comparison purposes only