Concept Development for Detection of Leaks in WP Munitions (Dry Process)
Abstract
Existing methods of leak detection were reviewed to determine their applicability to detect leaks in selected white phosphorus munitions immediately following production line filling and the relatability to the existing oven test method. Heated anode (halogen detector), electron capture (sulfur hexafluoride detector), infrared absorption (carbon dioxide), and mass spectrometer (helium detector) were found to have the needed sensitivity and ability for fully automated monitoring. Compatibility tests of dichlorodifluoro methane and sulfur hexafluoride with liquid white phosphorus indicated no reaction between these tracer gases and the WP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADB006306
Entities
People
- R. E. Schmidt
Organizations
- General Electric