Microbial Attack of Nitrocellulose.
Abstract
The present study is directed toward the use of microorganisms to remove energetic nitrate ester groups from the surface of propellant grains in order to obtain the requisite control of the propellant burning rate. In summary, it has been shown that Aspergillus fumigatus can utilize nitrogen from pyroxylin suspended in a nitrogen deficient medium if a supplementary carbon source is provided. It appears that the organism does not directly attack the nitrocellulose but rather utilizes the nitrogen resulting from the hydrolysis of the nitrocellulose nitrate ester group. Further, it appears that the organism caused enhanced hydrolysis of the nitrocellulose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA117393
Entities
People
- Bruce W. Brodman
- Michael P. Devine
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center