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Boron carbide (B₄C) possesses significant advantages in armor protection due to its unique physical and chemical properties. Its main advantages are: 1. Extremely High Hardness - Mohs hardness of 9.6, second only to diamond and cubic boron nitride, effectively resisting penetration from high-speed projectiles such as bullets and shrapnel. - High compressive strength (approximately 2.9 GPa), suitable as the front layer of composite armor to directly absorb impact energy. 2. Lightweight - Low density (2.52 g/cm³), only 1/3 that of steel and 85% that of silicon carbide (SiC). For the same level of protection, it significantly reduces armor weight, suitable for vehicles, aircraft, and individual protective equipment (such as ballistic plates). 3. Excellent Ballistic Performance - High elastic modulus (450-470 GPa) and fracture toughness, dissipating projectile kinetic energy through fragmentation and blunting. - Significantly superior protection efficiency against small-caliber armor-piercing projectiles (such as 7.62 mm AP) and shrapnel compared to traditional metal armor. 4. High Temperature Resistance and Chemical Stability - High melting point (2450 °C), maintaining structural strength at high temperatures. - Resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, suitable for harsh environments (such as naval equipment or chemical protection). 5. Neutron Absorption Capacity - Boron has a high thermal neutron absorption cross-section (600 barn), usable for nuclear radiation shielding or nuclear facility protection, combining structural and functional properties. 6. Multifunctional Composite Design - Often combined with carbon fiber, Kevlar fiber, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, ceramic laminated materials, or metal backing plates (such as titanium alloy) to form a gradient protection structure, improving resistance to multiple impacts. 7. Limitations and Countermeasures: - High Brittleness: Susceptible to cracking under impact, requiring improvement through nanomodification, addition of toughening phases (such as SiC particles), or optimization of sintering processes. - High Cost: Powder preparation and sintering processes are complex, mostly used in critical areas (such as the front of armored vehicles or pilot protection). Typical Applications: - Military: Composite armor for armored vehicles, ballistic plates for helicopters, body armor (such as enhanced versions of the US military's "Interceptor" armor). - Civilian: Riot control vehicles, armored transport for valuables, nuclear power plant protection components. Boron carbide is irreplaceable in scenarios requiring both lightweight and high protection. Future material composite and process optimization will further expand its application boundaries.
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