Shock Gel Process for Small Arms Gun Propellant
Abstract
A program was conducted to develop the shock gel process for the manufacture of small arms gun propellants. A 3-5 lb/hr facility to demonstrate the continuous manufacture of 13.4% N nitrocellulose, shock gel gun propellant was designed and operated. Overall operation of the demonstration plant was generally satisfactory. Additional studies to simplify and improve the operation of the continuous leaching process were recommended. The manufacture of shock gel gun propellant utilizing syrups with high nitrocellulose concentration (15% NC) was demonstrated. The resulting propellant had high absolute and gravimetric loading densities. This propellant, deterrent coated with 5% DBP, exceeded the velocity of reference ammunition at chamber pressures below 50,000 psi.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA026973
Entities
People
- E. H. Zeigler
- Norval F. Stanley