Lithium Based Red Colorants in Environmentally Friendly Pyrotechnical Illuminants
Abstract
The technical objectives of this project are listed below: Syntheses of new lithium salts with high nitrogen contents and positive oxygen balances for use as red pyrotechnic colorants, which do not require any toxic reagents or solvents, are prepared in only a few reaction steps and are highly scalable; Full characterization including sensitivity testing and toxicity assessment; Development of strontium-free and chlorine-free illuminant formulations with high color performance and luminosity, employing unknown as well as known or commercially available lithium compounds; Prototyping of cluster and parachute flares.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 26, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1219156
Entities
People
- Alexander Schweiger
- Alicia Dufter
- Anthony Shaw
- Jared D Moretti
- Joerg Stierstorfer
- Thomas M. Klapötke
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal