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| Aluminium oxynitride | |
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| Systematic name | Aluminium oxynitride |
| Identifiers | |
| Abbreviations | AlON |
| CAS number | |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | (AlN)x.(Al2O3)1-x, mole fraction 0.30 ≤ x ≤ 0.37 |
| Appearance | White or transparent solid |
| Density | 3.688 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
~2140 °C |
| Boiling point |
? ( Al2O3~3000°C) |
| Solubility in water | insoluble |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | cubic spinel |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Aluminium oxynitride (AlON) is a transparent ceramic composed of aluminium, oxygen and nitrogen. It is marketed under the name ALON and described in U.S. Patent 4,520,116. The material remains solid up to 1200°C (2200°F)citation needed, and is harder than glass. When formed and polished as a window, the material currently (2005) costs about US$10 to US$15 per square inch (~ US$20,000/m²).citation needed
It is currently the crucial outer layer of experimental transparent armor being considered by the US Air Force for the windows of armored vehicles. Other applications include semiconductors and retail fixtures.citation needed
Objects are usually formed from pressed, cast or molded powder. The formed objects are then densified by heating in an oven, and polished until transparent. The polishing substantially improves the armor's impact resistance.1
References
- ^ Air Force testing new transparent armor by Laura Lundin, Air Force Link, October 17, 2005, retrieved June 25, 2008
See also
External links
- ALON product sheet at Surmet (PDF)
- ALON product page
- Aluminum Oxynitride Spinel (ALON): A Review (Storming Media)
- Raytheon and Surmet Corp. to Develop and Market New Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON(R)) Products for Commercial, Defense and Homeland Security Applications (PRnewswire.com/alunet.net) Raytheon press release
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