Combustible Cartridge Cases, an Account of the Current Technology and Proposals for Future Development.

Abstract

Combustible cartridge cases are at present produced either by the beater additive or by the post impregnation process. The literature covering these techniques, which basically follow the concept of fibre moulding and/or papermaking, is reviewed. The various processing steps used in the manufacture of these cases, namely, beating, fibre felting and moulding, and resin application are discussed. Particular attention is given to characterising the potential problems associated with the production and use of combustible cases. These include inherent lack of mechanical strength, low porosity, vulnerability to penetration of water and water vapor, and problems related to materials used for fabrication, and complete combustion. In this contex, the general areas requiring further research are indicated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA185428

Entities

People

  • V. P. Puri

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Ammunition
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustible Cartridge Cases
  • Combustion
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Propellants
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Munitions
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • ballistics.