Chemical Characterization of the Pyrotechnically Disseminated XM30 Main Gun Signature Simulator

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to pyrotechnically disseminate the XM30 simulators in a controlled chamber environment and to maintain a specified concentration range for chemical characterization of the combustion products. Data was needed prior to material release and for incorporation into the item's Life Cycle Environmental Assessment (LCEA). Characterization was to principally include compounds of toxicological significance such as benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide; but, detection of other volatile organic compounds, inorganic metals, and particle size analysis were also performed. The inorganic gases NO(sub x) and SO(sub x) were not analyzed for because previous data had already shown their concentrations to be far below their TLV-TWAs. A detailed mass balance was also well outside the scope of this study. For its current use in combat training exercises, this study provides evidence that the combustion products produced by firing of the XM30 simulator are of a safe and non-toxic nature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA394893

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Crouse
  • J. Steven Anthony
  • Mark V. Haley
  • Sandra A. Thomson

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Formaldehyde
  • Gas Detectors
  • Gases
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Organic Compounds
  • Particle Size
  • Simulators
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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