THE EFFECT OF LEAD STEARATE ON THE THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF A PROPELLANT.

Abstract

Using the heat of explosion test, the role of lead stearate in the combustion process is examined. It is shown that lead stearate affects the strand burning rate and the heat of explosion in a similar manner. (The comparison between heat of explosion values and strand burner results can only be made after the proper corrections are incorporated. Chemical analysis confirm the calorimetric results, indicating that lead stearate affects the chemistry of the combustion process. It is shown that although lead stearate increases the radiant energy of the propellant flame this energy does not significantly affect the temperature of the propellant beneath the burning surface. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0478015

Entities

People

  • Charles Lenchitz
  • Jean P. Picard

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Explosions
  • Physical Properties
  • Propellants
  • Standard Enthalpy Changes
  • Stearates
  • Thermodynamic Properties

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Rocket Propulsion.