Development of Rapid-Burning Incapacitating Pyrotechnic Mixtures
Abstract
The object of the study was to develop a rapid-burning incapacitating pyrotechnic mixture that would satisfy a 5- to 10-second emission time requirement. The results of the study are the following: (1) A fast-burning incapacitating pyrotechnic mixture was devised which, when loaded into the 73-cc volume wedge-shaped submunition, satisfies the 5- to 10-second emission time requirement. The mixture must be granulated to an average particle size of 2500 micrometers and pressed at 1610 kg/sq cm.; (2) The burning rate is a function of stoichiometry, loading pressure, and particle size; (3) The mixture has a vaporization efficiency of 70%.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA017959
Entities
People
- Cecil Hassell