Analysis of Liquid Propellant Exposed to Elastomeric Materials

Abstract

The Army is investigating use of LP in large and medium caliber guns. The propellant of primary interest is LPG 1846 consisting of hydroxylammonium nitrate, triethanolammonium nitrate and water. One of the concerns with fielding a liquid propellant system is compatibility with materials used for storage, transfer and handling. The Belvoir Research Development and Engineering Center undertook and investigation on the compatibility of elastomers with LPG 1846. The propellant was collected after exposure to the materials and sent to the Ballistic Research Laboratory for analysis. It was analyzed for a change in fuel and oxidizer content. This report is a compilation of the analysis. Keywords: Liquid Propellant; Hydroxylammonium nitrate; Trienthanolammonium nitrate; Compatibility; Elastomer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA214465

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  • Josephine Q. Wojciechowski
  • Sharon L. Taylor
  • Wanda J. Olszewski

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Army Aviation
  • Classification
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