An Examination of Binder Systems and Their Influences on Burn Rates of High-Nitrogen Containing Formulations

Abstract

The examination of Laminac 4116/Lupersol and Epon 813/Versamid 140 binder systems, and their influences on burn rates of pyrotechnic formulations is described. Laminac 4116/Lupersol-based formulations had shorter burn times and larger heat of explosion values compared to their Epon 813/Versamid 140 counterparts. An understanding of the chemical structures and approximate oxygen balances of these binder systems served to explain their burn time differences when used in pyrotechnic formulations. Bomb calorimetry of Laminac 4116/Lupersol and Epon 813/Versamid 140 based formulations provided heat of explosion values to further explain the burn time differences of the two binder systems used.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA546018

Entities

People

  • Amita V. Nagori
  • Cathleen T. Freeman
  • Gary Chen
  • Jay C. Poret
  • Jesse J Sabatini

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anhydrides
  • Calorimeters
  • Calorimetry
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Energetic Materials
  • Energy
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Explosions
  • Fatty Acids
  • High Energy
  • Materials
  • Nitrogen
  • Resins

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