A Technique for Investigation of Ignition Phenomena in Small Arms Ammunition.
Abstract
Results are reported of experiments in which layers of propellant, sandwiched between layers of inert material in a modified 7.62 mm cartridge were ignited using standard Boxer percussion caps. These experiments yielded measurements of the penetration of the bed by the primer gases and hot particles and the corresponding effects on ignition. The technique is shown to be useful in characterising ignition and further experiments of a similar nature are proposed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA178507
Entities
People
- S. E. Stephenson