| abstract |
There is proposed a multi-layer armour which consists of (preferably light) metal layers (11, 13) and at least one ceramic layer (12). In addition, a pure metal layer (13) is applied to one plate or to a shaped part (11) by thermal spraying, which layer follows further layers (14, 15) produced in the same way, in which a part of the metal in the spraying material is gradually replaced by a suitable ceramic (e.g. aluminium oxide or titanium carbide) until finally a pure ceramic layer (12) is applied. Further layers, in which again a part of the ceramic is replaced by metal can follow until again a covering layer of pure metal is obtained. Further layers can be provided which serve for the screening against radio-active radiation (17, e.g. of boron carbide) or against electromagnetic impulses (18, e.g. of copper). |