PREDICTION OF THE EFFECTS OF STORAGE ON ARP PROPELLANT BY MEANS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

A study of the effects of storage at 65.5 and 80 C on the stabilizer content and viscosity of ARP propellant was made. The viscosity results were erratic but, like the stabilizer results, were found to show a definite deterioration trend. Least square analyses of both the viscosity and stabilizer data led to the derivation of simple, linear equations relating these properties with time at either of the temperatures studied. The relationship was extended to any temperature, by application of the Arrhenius equation, so that it is now possible to predict the viscosity or stabilizer content of this type of propellant any desired time at any given storage temperature. The need is shown for obtaining more information concerning the validity of the predictions as well as relating these laboratory tests with storage safety and functioning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0274308

Entities

People

  • M. R. Younginer
  • Milton Roth

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Arrhenius Equation
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Closed Bomb Tests
  • Equations
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • New Jersey
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Propellants
  • Test Methods

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  • Rocket Propulsion.
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