Liquid Propellants for Use in Guns - A Review
Abstract
The use of liquid propellants in guns is reviewed both historically and in terms of the characteristics and properties required of such materials. The physical and chemical characteristics required of propellant formulations is strongly predicated on application in a particular weapons system and, based on such system requirements, the aqueous monopropellants consisting of the nitrate salts of hydroxylamine and an aliphatic, tertiary amine are shown to currently hold the greatest promise for use in a medium-to-large caliber artillery gun. Rationale for the selection of these compounds is described and the properties and reactions of these mixtures are discussed. The review does not discuss the gun systems considered but is limited to the propellants, their properties, and reactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA153051
Entities
People
- Nathan Klein
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory