ENGINEERING STUDIES TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF BLACK POWDER

Abstract

Production standardization and quality control for the manufacture of black powder are discussed. The powder is to conform to Spec JAN-223A. Results of Process I (the impregnating S is dissolved in CS2) and Process II (no CS2 is used) are compared. Of 6 powder batches prepared by Process I, and 6 by Process II, one made by Process II (from 6 micron charcoal and medium finess nitrate with ethanol as a slurry medium) produced ballistic traces of 137 and 51.5% relative quickness as compared to the DuPont reference powder. The next best trace was 72% from a Process I batch. Duplication attempts indicated that factors and conditions involved in the processing are not sufficiently standardized. Manufacturing methods, production costs, and testing results are being analyzed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0259642

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Engineering
  • Gunpowder
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Production Management Methods
  • Quality Control
  • Standardization

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