COMBUSTION OF ELEMENTAL BORON
Abstract
The combustion of high-purity boron rods (1 to 2 mm in diameter) in ClF3 is self-igniting at room temperature and self-sustaining. Preliminary experiments indicate that the rate is comparatively independent of temperature and that the maximum temperature of the boron in this oxidizer before complete comsumption of the rod is considerably less than in oxygen (approximately 1600 K versus 2400 K). Qualitative experiments with BrF3 as oxidizer indicate a consumption of boron less than one-tenth that in ClF3. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0263122
Entities
People
- Claude P. Talley
- Harry P. Woods