Material Combination Strengthens Body Armor
TBMG-36386
04/01/2020
- Content
A new combination of materials was developed that can prevent weaknesses in body armor. By adding a tiny amount of silicon to boron carbide (a material commonly used for making body armor) bullet-resistant gear can be made substantially more resilient to high-speed impacts.
- Citation
- "Material Combination Strengthens Body Armor," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2020.