A Friction Ignition Mechanism for a Sodium Chlorate Candle

Abstract

This report concerns an in-house investigation through which a highly reliable/low heat release method of chlorate candle ignition was developed. The program proceeded on the basis of the two problems most frequently encountered in chlorate ignition, namely, failure of the candle igniter itself to function (or to activate the candle if it does operate) and the high heat release in standard candle ignition which can cause a housing burn-through.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0923477

Entities

People

  • Edward B. Thompson Jr.

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Chlorine Compounds
  • Classification
  • Combustion
  • Dynamics
  • Friction
  • Governments
  • Ignition
  • Materials
  • Perchlorates
  • Potassium
  • Potassium Permanganate
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicle Equipment

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