Investigation of Protective Coatings for Ammunition Components - Timing Movements of Mechanical Time Fuze

Abstract

Inorganic coatings were applied to components of mechanical time fuze M564 for the purpose of improving corrosion resistance. The coatings studies were 5 micrometers or less in thickness and included chromate or anodize coating for aluminum components, electroless nickel, chromate, or immersion tin coating for brass components. Coated components were compared to uncoated in basis metal corrosion when exposed to salt spray or simulated tropical environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0772976

Entities

People

  • Fred Pearlstein
  • Robert F. Weightman

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Components
  • Anodic Coatings
  • Anodizing
  • Coatings
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Environment
  • Friction
  • Malfunctions
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Protective Coatings
  • Resistance
  • Stainless Steel
  • Time Fuzes

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.
  • ballistics.