Propellants Explosives Pyrotechnics · 2010 · 33 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceAerospace MaterialsEnergy MaterialsMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsCombustion FundamentalsComposite MaterialsFire-resistant MaterialsNanocompositesPropellant ChemistryBurn Rate BehaviorChemical Fire SuppressionCombustion SuppressionComposite PropellantsPropellant FormulationSuppression Agent Performance
Abstract A number of composite propellant compositions based on various burn rate suppressants were formulated and studied with the aim to select a suitable burn rate suppressant for reducing the burn rate of the basic propellant composition. Theoretical properties of the compositions were computed by using NASA CEC‐71 program and the burn rate performance was evaluated. In addition, sensitivity, thermal, and mechanical properties of the compositions were also evaluated. The composition containing 60% AP, 10% Al, 20% binder, and 10% burn rate suppressant (melamine) was insensitive to friction and impact (28.8 kg and 0.56 m) and showed 90% weight loss. The formulation was found to be relatively superior.
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G. K. Williams, S. F. Palopoli, T. B. Brill · Combustion and Flame · 1994 · 81 citations