Defect Investigation of Cartridge Illuminating 1-1/2 Inch.

Abstract

The bulging of metal ammunition boxes containing 1-1/2 illuminating Flare Cartridges has been investigated. The defect occurred during storage of flares manufactured in 1976-78 and was found to be due to the entry of moisture into the magnesium based flare composition resulting in the generation of hydrogen. The stores were so adversely affected that MRL recommended that they be destroyed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173717

Entities

People

  • M. A. Wilson
  • R. Bird

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrogen
  • Internal Pressure
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Moisture
  • Munitions
  • Naval Vessels
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Physical Chemistry

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • ballistics.