ALON, also known as transparent aluminium armour is a ceramic alloy made of aluminum oxynitride, a combination of aluminum, oxygen and nitrogen.
ALON is both lighter (about 0.5x) and stronger (> 2x) than the traditional bullet-proof glass; it is resistant to scratches, radiation, various acids and bases.
According to Surmet Corporation, the sole producer of ALON globally, the properties of ALON are as follows:
Like every other ceramic, ALON starts as a powder which is then molded by heating and baking at high temperature. During this process, the powder liquefies and then quickly cools forming a solid crystalline structure. Additional polishing strengthens the aluminium alloy and also makes it very clear.
ALON is highly applicable as bulletproof glass of automobiles and warships, aerospace.
