Flame Propagation Parameters of Pyrotechnic Delay and Ignition Compositions

Abstract

Heat of explosion, ignition temperature, and McLain Propagation Index, PI, defined as heat of explosion divided by ignition temperature, are correlated for various pyrotechnic delay and ignition compositions. A novel propagation index, described by heat of explosion, ignition temperature, burning rate, and density is proposed as a comparative screening criterion for pyrotechnic compositions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1971
Accession Number
AD0892213

Entities

People

  • James E. Rose

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chromium Compounds
  • Combustion
  • Differential Thermal Analysis
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Explosions
  • Flame Propagation
  • Flames
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Activation
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition
  • Munitions
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.