Ultra-High Strength and High-hardness Nano-Aluminum Composites

Pittsburgh Materials Technology, Inc. and the University of California at Davis have the experience to verify the properties of the Aluminum composites identified in the SBIR. The team is well qualified to establish the repeatability required for cost effective production. PMTI has assisted in the technology development pioneered by UCD. PMTI sees its long term role as a supplier of the cryomilled powder needed for production of the Al composite formulated for armor applications. Both organizations have the background to drive the technology to commercial production. The experience of the Team is such that many of the technical and production issues have already been visited. This proposed process will help determine the correct production elements, and provide assurance that the chosen elements are effective in delivering the required properties. The Team proposes to produce a series of 8" square plates to demonstrate the repeatability of the trimodal matetrial. The team also proposes to produce an alternate alloy in the Option Phase. This alloy is a less expensive and slightly lighter Al-Mg alloy.