Investigation of Eutectic Oxidizers for Use in Illumination Devices

Abstract

Flares and photoflash charges were prepared by fusing a low-melting- point eutectic oxidizer with metal powder. The eutectic replaced an organic binder which did not contribute to illumination capability. The flares and photoflash charges prepared with eutectic oxidizers (nitrate and perchlorates of alkalis and alkali metals) performed better than devices prepared with organic binders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0915893

Entities

People

  • H. W. Kruse
  • J. J. Bujak

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Crystallized Natural Gas
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Melting Point
  • Metals
  • Particle Size
  • Photoflash Ammunition
  • Powder Metals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Weapons

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