Development of Experimental Intermetallic-Forming Starter System for the M1 Smoke (HC) Canister

Abstract

A program was initiated to develop an improved starter system for the M1 smoke (HC) canister used in the 105mm M84A1 (HC) smoke projectile. The experimental starter material was based on an intermetallic-forming reaction of the titanium-boron system. Static and dynamic testing was carried out. The starter system produces the heat necessary to initiate and sustain combustion of HC smoke composition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0892269

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Mckenney Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combustion
  • Differential Thermal Analysis
  • Dwell Time
  • Energy
  • Exothermic Reactions
  • Flash Lamps
  • Gunpowder
  • Heat Energy
  • Ignition
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Particle Size
  • Physical Properties
  • Smoke Projectiles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Analysis

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.