Liquid Gun Propellant (LGP) 1846 Pilot Production Program

Abstract

The liquid Gun Propellant (LGP) 1846 Pilot Production program was begun to support the Army LP gun development effort. More than 18,000 kg of LGP were produced and delivered in support of the testing program. The LGP was produced utilizing one 50-gallon and one 500-gallon glass-lined temperature- controlled reactor. Dilute hydroxyl ammonium nitrate (HAN) was concentrated to 80-85% by weight. Triethanol ammonium nitrate (TEAN) was synthesized from triethanolamine (TEA) and nitric acid. Purity of the product was such that recrystallization was not required. Packaging and shipment were accomplished using DoT 2S/6D double-pack containers filled to 25 kg (about 5 gal) and packed within DoT 17H metal drums. Shipping classification of explosive liquid class B was utilized per an Interim Hazard Classification.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA245836

Entities

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  • J. Mallick
  • R. A. Biddle
  • R. G. Brasfield

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  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Air Force
  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Control Systems
  • Explosives
  • Gun Propellants
  • Liquid Gun Propellants
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Nitric Acid
  • Packaging
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Shipping
  • Standards
  • Transportation

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