Krupp cemented armour
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Krupp Cemented Armour is a further evolved variant of Krupp Armour
, developed during the early years of the 20th Century. The process is largely the same with slight changes in the alloy composition: in % of total – carbon 0.35, nickel 3.90, chromium 2.00, manganese .35, silicon .07, phosphorus .025, sulfur .020. K.C.A. still retains the hardened face of Krupp Armour via the application of carbonized gases but also retains a much greater fibrous elasticity on the rear of the plate. This increased elasticity greatly reduced the incidence of spalling and cracking while subject to incoming fire, something highly prized during long engagements. Ballistic testing shows that K.C.A. and Krupp Armour were roughly equal in other respects.
Krupp armour
Krupp armour was a type of steel armour used in the construction of capital ships starting shortly before the end of the 19th century. It was developed by Germany's Krupp Arms Works in 1893 and quickly replaced Harvey armour as the primary method of protecting naval ships.The initial manufacturing...
, developed during the early years of the 20th Century. The process is largely the same with slight changes in the alloy composition: in % of total – carbon 0.35, nickel 3.90, chromium 2.00, manganese .35, silicon .07, phosphorus .025, sulfur .020. K.C.A. still retains the hardened face of Krupp Armour via the application of carbonized gases but also retains a much greater fibrous elasticity on the rear of the plate. This increased elasticity greatly reduced the incidence of spalling and cracking while subject to incoming fire, something highly prized during long engagements. Ballistic testing shows that K.C.A. and Krupp Armour were roughly equal in other respects.