Radiation-Polymerization Binder for Mk 48 Decoy Flares

Abstract

An alternate method for production of Mk 48 flares is described. This method is based on the radiation polymerization of a binder/oxidizer system. Chlorotrifluoroethylene, the monomer used, is 100% polymerized by radiation doses less than five mega rads. Several grades of magnesium may be used including reclaimed magnesium. Because of the density involved, no special adjustment for concentration of either the oxidizer or fuel is needed. The voids in the magnesium are simply filled with the gaseous monomer. The units produced meet the required performance standards. The cost of radiation curing is less than five percent the cost of the monomer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0755476

Entities

People

  • Clyde F. Parrish
  • James Jr E. Short
  • William T. Biggs

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Decoys
  • Dose Rate
  • Free Radicals
  • Infrared Decoys
  • Ionization Potentials
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Magnesium
  • Materials
  • Molecules
  • Packing Density
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Radiation
  • Standards

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.