Thrust # 1 Creation of New Classes of Materials relevant to DoD needs based upon intelligent interphase tailoring.

Goals of Thrust #1:

A. To stablize atomic-scale interphase complexions of metals within the grain boundaries of bulk ceramics.

B. Establish "Selection Rules" for complexion formation and transitions for metallic complexions in ceramics.

C. Develop interphase complexion diagrams for metal-complexionized ceramics, incorporating effect of grain size.