Development of a Three-Component Thixotropic Chemical Lighting System.

Abstract

A substantially superior thixotropic chemical lighting system has been developed for marking porous, vertical or slippery surfaces. The system is formulated as three components which when mixed provide a self-luminescent, tacky grease. The system generates a specific brightness greater than 6.2 ft. lbts./cm up to 30 minutes and a specific brightness greater than 3.2 ft. lbts./cm up to one hour. For many applications the brightness remains adequate for more than three hours. The system adheres well to a wide range of substrates including wood, aluminum, asphalt, foliage, glass and Teflon TM. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0738806

Entities

People

  • Beth E. Dewalt
  • Donald R. Maulding
  • Nelda M. Smyth
  • Ronald H. Whitman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Brightness
  • Elements
  • Group 13 Elements
  • Metals
  • Optical Properties
  • Substrates

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