A Defect Investigation of Thunderflash Mk N5 (Navy)

Abstract

This technical note describes the examination of Thunderflash devices which had been stored in sealed metal ammunition boxes. The ammunition boxes had exhibited severe swelling during storage and this was found to be due to a reaction between the photoflash composition in the device and moisture. The result of this reaction was the pressurization of the boxes with hydrogen gas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189314

Entities

People

  • Scott Murdoch

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Containers
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Collars
  • Department Of Defense
  • Elements
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrogen
  • Internal Pressure
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Materials
  • Moisture
  • Munitions
  • Photoflash Ammunition
  • Physical Chemistry

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