Hazard Classification of M50 Igniter for M58A2 Rocket in GAR ID/2A

Abstract

Tests were required to determine the hazard classifications for storage and shipment of M50 Igniters. Separate classifications were required for Quantity-Distance, Storage Compatibility, and ICC Shipping. A series of 6 detonation tests were conducted to determine if the igniter would detonate within its individual shipping container and if there would be propagation from one container to another. Also an open fire test was conducted to demonstrate any detonation possibilities. Only normal type ignition occurred in all 7 tests. The igniter shipping containers burst along a soldered joint from the pressure of the blasting cap and igniter. No measurable overpressures were recorded at a 5 ft distance. The time expended for the igniters in metal shipping containers (shipped 12 to a box) to cook-off in an open fire test ranged from 6 to 10 minutes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0258577

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  • Paul P. Jennens

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combustion
  • Containers
  • Detonations
  • Directives
  • Dispersions
  • Explosives
  • Fires
  • Gages
  • Gases
  • Ignition
  • New York
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • United States

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Materials Science
  • Rocket Propulsion.