Applications of High-Nitrogen Energetics in Pyrotechnics: Development of Perchlorate-Free Red Star M126A1 Hand-Held Signal Formulations with Superior Luminous Intensities and Burn Times

Abstract

Perchlorate-free hand-held signal illuminant formulations for the M126A1 red star parachute have been developed. The formulations exhibited longer burn times and higher luminous intensities compared to the US Army in-service M126A1 formulation. The perchlorate-free formulations derive their enhanced performance from the inclusion of strontium bis-(1-methyl-5-nitriminotetrazolate) monohydrate, the choice of magnesium used, and replacing a polyester binder system with an epoxy binder system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 2011
Accession Number
ADA548942

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  • Amita V. Nagori
  • Eric A. Latalladi
  • Gary Chen
  • Jay C. Poret
  • Jesse J Sabatini
  • Reddy Damavarapu
  • Thomas M. Klapoetke

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Energetic Materials
  • Illuminants
  • Intensity
  • Magnesium
  • Materials
  • Military Personnel
  • Nitrogen
  • Perchlorates
  • Public Health
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Strontium
  • United States
  • Visible Spectra

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  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Rocket Propulsion.