Size Distributions of Pyrotechnically Generated Hygroscopic Aerosols.

Abstract

Measurements of the size distribution and solubility were made on pyrotechnically generated, alkali-halide smokes in Calspan Corporation's 600 cubic meter environmental chamber. Detailed size distributions are presented and show that the mean size increased as the payload increased. A discussion of the aerosol formation process and growth of particles by recondensation of pyrotechnic material is also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 19, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121695

Entities

People

  • G. M. Frick
  • W. A. Hoppel

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Combustion
  • Compressed Air
  • Condensation
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Heat Energy
  • Humidity
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Payload
  • Radiation
  • Refractive Index
  • Saturation
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.