Oxalate Ester Chemiluminescence, Improved Low Temperature Formulations.

Abstract

The objective of the program was to develop and test new chemiluminescent formulations which were usable at lower temperatures than the systems currently in use. The visibility requirements included a minimum visual range of 10 meters for 30 minutes at -25 degrees F or lower. The oxalate ester-hydrogen peroxide chemiluminescent system was used. A series of new formulations were developed which offer reduced temperature sensitivity in a variety of colors. The formulations were tested at Ft. Greely, Alaska, where the program objectives were met and exceeded.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157899

Entities

People

  • D. J. Knight
  • H. P. Richter
  • J. H. Johnson
  • R. A. Henry

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Catalysts
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Esters
  • Field Tests
  • Hydrogen
  • Light Sources
  • Low Temperature
  • Luminance
  • Measurement
  • Melting Point
  • Military Operations
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Second World War
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Climatology
  • Software Engineering