Evaluation of Polystyrene Hollow Plastic Spheres to Enhance Hydraulic Fluid Compressibility

Abstract

This report documents an evaluation of polystyrene hollow plastic spheres as an energy-absorbing component when dispersed in the working medium of a compressible fluid recoil mechanism. The spheres were chemically treated with silicon (silanized) to enhance their dispersion. Compressibility and viscosity tests confirm that a stable dispersion which can withstand the pressure environment (800 pounds per square inch) can be achieved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA139135

Entities

People

  • R. Crochet

Organizations

  • Computer Sciences Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compressive Properties
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dispersions
  • Fluids
  • High Pressure
  • High Temperature
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Polymers
  • Recoil Mechanisms
  • Surface Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Viscosity
  • Weapons

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