The Effect of Angular Velocity and Composition on Pyrotechnic Performance

Abstract

The influence of angular velocity on the light output, slag retention, and burning rate of magnesium/strontium nitrate pyrotechnic compositions consolidated into metal cavities is discussed. Stoichiometric, as well as, non-stoichiometric fuel/oxidizer mixtures were studied at rotational speeds up to 43,000 rpm and a parametric burning-rate equation was developed. In addition, qualitative descriptions of the burning phenomena and its effects are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003246

Entities

People

  • Walter J. Puchalski

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Assembly
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Construction
  • Decomposition
  • Diameters
  • Endothermic Reactions
  • Equations
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition Systems
  • Magnesium
  • Small Arms
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermodynamic Properties

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

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  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Rocket Propulsion.