Study and Evaluation of Several Smoke-Generating Materials for Use in Hazard-Free Cartridges for 81-mm Mortar Inert Training Ammunition.

Abstract

Seven smoke-producing systems were used in the laboratory to produce smokes or dusts under conditions which would enable comparison of the products from the standpoint of quality and quantity of smoke and ease of production. The major portion of the data is presented in the form of photographs. Three of the systems studied are recommended as candidates for field tests in 81-mm mortar training rounds. The two that are most preferred are chemical mixtures that produce /smoke spontaneously and instantly when the components are brought together. The third is a slow-burning mixture. An assessment of toxic hazards from the chemicals used is included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070824

Entities

People

  • Alcuin F. Gremillion
  • Daniel A. Lieblong

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Hydroxides
  • Materials
  • Photographs
  • Production
  • Side Reactions
  • Stations
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Oxides
  • Toxic Hazards

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design