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Advanced Ceramics in the Defense Industry

Ceramic composite armor materials are currently being investigated by researchers to take advantage of the potential for improved performance and reduced weight.

Ying Zhu, Ph.D. Adam Healey

April 3, 2017

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Within the defense industry, advanced ceramics are at the heart of modern armor systems due to their comparatively low weight and high performance during ballistic-scale impacts. Ceramic materials have been developed as an armor material since World War I, when enameling of steel plates was shown to improve their resistance to incoming bullets.

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Focus on Materials in the Ceramic Industry

Susan Sutton

January 3, 2017

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We begin each New Year with a strong focus on raw and manufactured materials in our annual Materials Handbook issue. An Address Index for key suppliers* is included, while materials and their definitions/descriptions are listed alphabetically.

Meeting Your Materials Needs

Source suppliers of raw and manufactured materials ranging from abrasives to ZTA!

January 3, 2017

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Our annual Materials Handbook is a raw/manufactured materials reference and buyers’ resource that provides product definitions and application/use information, along with supplier* details. Use this guide as a reference tool and a handy way to find suppliers throughout the year.

Materials Innovation

Boron Nitride Improves Edges of Graphene Nanoribbons

Using inert boron nitride instead of silica creates precise zigzag edges in monolayer graphene.

September 1, 2016

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Saint-Gobain Participates in SVC TechCon 2016

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Boron Nitride is exhibiting at 59th Annual Technical Conference this week in Indianapolis.

May 12, 2016

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Saint-Gobain’s focus at this event reportedly is to promote and share the latest advances with its boron nitride Combat.

Morgan Advanced Materials’ Results, Strategic Plans Remain Top News for Second Consecutive Week

Readers last week continued to be drawn to Morgan Advanced Materials’ announcement regarding its plans for the future.

Susan Sutton

March 7, 2016

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Saint-Gobain to Present Boron Nitride Solutions at Ceramics Expo 2016

February 24, 2016

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Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials announced recently that its range of boron nitride products will be on display at Ceramics Expo.

Raw & Manufactured Materials: 2016 Overview

Increasing regulations in China could provide opportunities for other regions of the world, while continued improvement in the global economy is leading to growth for many traditional and advanced ceramic materials.

Susan Sutton

January 4, 2016

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Our annual Raw & Manufactured Materials Overview article offers details and trends for some of the key materials in the ceramic and related industries.

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Ceramic Materials on Our Minds

The annual Materials Handbook is an invaluable reference tool and a handy way to find suppliers throughout the year.

Susan Sutton

January 4, 2016

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The beginning of a new year always means one thing: It’s Materials Handbook time! This directly includes an Address Index for key suppliers, as well as materials and their definitions/descriptions.

GOODFELLOW: Composite Sintered Ceramic

July 8, 2015

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Goodfellow Ceramic and Glass Division recently announced the availability of Shapal™ Hi-M soft, a composite sintered body of aluminum nitride (AlN) and boron nitride (BN).