Determination of the Electrical Properties of M9 Propellant

Abstract

Electrical properties of M-9 propellant were examined with varying temperature, humidity, density, particle size and electrical excitation. Main interest was in potential electrostatic problems in processing, handling and loading this propellant. Conductivity, dielectric constant, breakdown strength, and sensitivity were studied.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013812

Entities

People

  • Charles T. Davey

Organizations

  • Franklin Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cameras
  • Capacitance
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Properties
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Propellant Grains
  • Propellants
  • Resistance
  • Static Electricity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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