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Metallographic features associated with the penetration of titanium alloy targets

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Ballistic tests on Ti-6A1-4V alloy targets have produced a number of interesting features. There was direct evidence of melting at the projectile-target interface. The targets failed by adiabatic shear and evidence for cavity growth in the shear bands is presented. Observed directionality in the ballistic performance of the target material is associated with anisotropy of the target material.

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    Raymond L. Woodward (Research Scientist)

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Woodward, R.L. Metallographic features associated with the penetration of titanium alloy targets. Metall Trans A 10, 569–573 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02658319

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