Cluster Models of Metal-Seeded Energetic Materials

Abstract

Metal containing cluster molecules are produced in the gas phase and studied with mass spectrometry and laser spectroscopy. These systems are evaluated to explore the fundamental interactions between metal atoms and small molecules. These Studies probe metal van der Waals bonding, metal-metal bonding and related interactions likely to be encountered when metals are condensed in cryogenic matrices in the form of metal seeded fuels. Additional studies probe new gas phase metal carbide and metal oxide clusters important as potential ceramic materials precursors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1997
Accession Number
ADA321824

Entities

People

  • Michael A Duncan

Organizations

  • University of Georgia Research Foundation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Energetic Materials
  • Ionization
  • Lasers
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metal Oxides
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometry
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy