Molecular Basis for Secondary Flash Suppression
Abstract
This report summarizes the results of investigations into the role of potassium salts in modifying flame chemistry and, particularly, the suppression of secondary muzzle-flash. New thermodynamic functions are reported for the potentially significant flame species, KOH, KC1, KO2, and (KOH)2, and (KCl)2. New thermodynamic functions are reported for the potentially significant flame species is such as to favor cyclic processes with flame propagating radicals such as: K + OH (+ M) -> KOH (+ M), KOH + H -> H2O + K. Laser spectroscopic observations were made for K atoms in fuel-rich (H-controlled) laboratory flames. Future work is needed to relate such data to the propagation and inhibition of the flames.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA170078
Entities
People
- D. W. Bonnell
- J. W. Hastie
- P. K. Schenck
Organizations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology