Fundamental Studies on Aluminum Fuels

Abstract

A study of the structure and phase relationships of thickened fuels is given, in order to provide a more fundamental basis for understanding their properties. The problem was related to the napalm program. A study of aluminum soaps is discussed. The phases and phase transitions utilized in the hydrocarbon systems are identified. Investigations were conducted to determine how water is held by Napalm. Methods are given for the purpose of distinguishing between free acid, sorbed or bound fatty acid, and chemically bound acid. Different Napalms are compared in pure solvents. Gel and gel structure and the effective additives are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1944
Accession Number
ADA801540

Entities

People

  • James W. Mcbain

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Ethers
  • Fatty Acids
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Isotherms
  • Methanols
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Phase Transformations
  • Physical Properties
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Petroleum Engineering