Electrical Conductivity Measurements of Hydroxylammonium Nitrate: Design Considerations

Abstract

The phenomenon of electrical conductance in aqueous salt solutions is of great interest to both experimental and theoretical scientists alike. Electrical conductivity can be used as a tool for elucidating the dynamics of ions in solutions. Our interest lies in the liquid structure and transport properties in aqueous solutions of hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN), a major component in candidate liquid gun propellants. This report reviews the experimental considerations in making electrical conductivity measurements on aqueous salt solutions, such as HAN. Conductance measurements as a function of HAN concentration are also reported; discussions as to the meaning of these curves and possible similarities with Raman spectra will be the subject of a future report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168138

Entities

People

  • John A. Vanderhoff
  • Steven W. Bunte

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Circuits
  • Conductivity
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Gun Propellants
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Liquid Gun Propellants
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Propellants
  • Raman Spectra

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