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what is Bhabha Kabach

Answer 1

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed a next-generation bulletproof jacket for the Indian armed forces.This jacket is not only cheaper but also much lighter.Bhabha Kavach, named after nuclear physicist Dr. Homi J. Bhabha.The jacket weighs just 6.6 kg in comparison to the 17-kg jackets in use, and has passed over 30 tests carried out by certified agencies.Bhabha Kavach is available in three variants as per the requirement of the armed forces.The jacket is made using extremely hard boron carbide ceramics that is hot-pressed with carbon nano-tubes and composite polymer.BARC has been using boron carbide in the control rods of its nuclear reactors.While the cost of a Bhabha Kavach is ₹70,000, jackets of similar strength are available in the range of ₹1.5 lakh and have to be imported.The superior performance of the light weight jacket derives from advanced ceramics and advanced nano-composite tubes indigenously developed at BARC.Presently, the forces use bulletproof jackets weighing over 10 kg and are made of jackal armour steel, alumina and silica.Jackets made using boron carbide are first in India.Bhabha Kavach has been designed to protect against AK-47 (hard steel bullets), SLR and INSAS weaponry.BARC has transferred the technology of Bhabha Kavach to Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Hyderabad, for its large-scale production.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC):

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India’s premier nuclear research facility headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra.BARC is a multi-disciplinary research centre with extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development covering the entire spectrum of nuclear science, engineering and related areas.BARC’s core mandate is to sustain peaceful applications of nuclear energy, primarily for power generation.BARC research focus areas are the following:Nuclear power generationTheoretical design of reactorsComputerised modelling and simulationRisk analysisDevelopment and testing of new reactor fuel materialsApplications for isotopes in industries, medicine and agricultureSpent fuel processingSafe disposal of nuclear wasteBARC operates a number of research reactors across the country.

Answer 2

Hi frnd,

Bhabha kava h is an armour panel which gives personal protection against bullets of different threat levels. A special process developed in BARC is used to create panels offering level3 and level3+ protection and these are much lighter than currently available.

Hope this helps u.