Correlation of Abel Heat Test Time and Stabilizer Content of Aged Gun Propellants

Abstract

A study of old MRL records was undertaken to assess the extent of correlation between the two traditional prime 'stability indicators' of gun propellants; the Abel Heat test time and the stabilizer concentration. The analysis reveals that the Abel Heat test does not have as universal an application as has been generally accepted in the past. The use of the heat test as a method for screening propellants for possible deterioration has limitations for double base propellants and has severe limitations for triple base propellants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178520

Entities

People

  • D. J. Pinson
  • E. Wanat
  • M. A. Perry

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Double Base Propellants
  • Gun Propellants
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Propellants
  • Single Base Propellants
  • Triple Base Propellants

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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