Investigation of Metastable Interstitial Composite (MIC) Materials for Electrically Initiated Lead Free Primers

Abstract

The objective of Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Project Number PP 1183, Investigation of Metastable Interstitial Composite (MIC) Materials for Electrically Initiated Lead Free Primers, was to demonstrate the feasibility of eliminating lead styphnate based energetic materials in medium caliber electric primers through the use of MIC based energetic materials. Before the end of this SERDP Exploratory Development Program (SEED), the Navy was able to demonstrate the ability to fire 20mm all up rounds (AURs) using these experimental MIC-based Lead Free Electric Primers (LFEPs). This adequately demonstrated the feasibility of the Navy's proposed LFEP configuration and provided the impetus to prepare proposals for follow-on research into this technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2004
Accession Number
ADA480874

Entities

People

  • George P. Dixon

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aluminum
  • Ammunition
  • Cameras
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Composite Materials
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electric Primers
  • Electrical Impedance
  • Electrical Properties
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Petn
  • Propellants
  • Test Equipment

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