Pyrotechnic Smoke Composition.

Abstract

A non-toxic smoke composition is presented for use in simulating fires in damage control exercises and for use in training. Transcinnamic acid is used as the smoke producing agent and is volatilized by energy from a potassium chlorate/sugar mixture which provides a low burning temperature.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 22, 1976
Accession Number
ADD003480

Entities

People

  • Bernard E. Douda
  • John E. Tanner Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkali Metals
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chlorine Compounds
  • Education
  • Elements
  • Group 1 Elements
  • Potassium
  • Training

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.