Chemical Compatibility of Nonmetallic Materials Used in Small Arms Systems. Revision

Abstract

This TOP provides procedures for evaluating the chemical compatibility of nonmetallic materials used in small arms systems (weapons/ ammunition) by conditioning them in various chemical solutions. Physical Properties of the material to be tested are measured before and after conditioning to determine the degradation attributable to the chemical solution. The chemical solution. The chemcial used for the test are mainly used in military training, maintenance, and combat environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 1987
Accession Number
ADA176600

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Hardness
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Training
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Projectiles
  • Small Arms
  • Tensile Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Weapons

Readers

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design