scholarly journals A Review of the Catalytic Effects of Lead‐Based Ballistic Modifiers on the Combustion Chemistry of Double Base Propellants

Author(s):  
Lisette R. Warren ◽  
Zixuan Wang ◽  
Colin R. Pulham ◽  
Carole A. Morrison
Author(s):  
Rosane Macchiarulo Jorge ◽  
Acácio Antonio Mesquita Furtado Filho

This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of a copper-based ballistic modifier, copper subsalicylate (monobasic copper salicylate), and its performance in green-type propellants. New lead-free ballistic modifiers and phthalatefree plasticizers with reduced toxicity, less harmful to the environment, have been employed to replace their traditional additives in green-type double-base propellant preparations. The characterization of the chemical compound was performed by FTIR, TGA-DSC, and WAXS, indicating that copper subsalicylate was obtained. The results of the characterization of propellant compositions showed that copper subsalicylate, in combination with a bismuth salt, could be a substitute for the traditional lead-based ballistic modifier producing green-type propellants without reducing ballistic performance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (44) ◽  
pp. 25502-25513
Author(s):  
Lisette R. Warren ◽  
Colin R. Pulham ◽  
Carole A. Morrison

A computational modelling study revealing important metrics that cast light on why lead-based compounds have improved ballistic modifier properties compared to tin and bismuth.


1995 ◽  
Vol 418 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. P. Korobeinichev ◽  
L. V. Kuibida ◽  
A. A. Paletsky ◽  
A. G. Shmakov

AbstractThe methods of probing mass spectrometry (PMS) for diagnostic of flames and for the study of kinetics and mechanism of the thermal decomposition products of energetic materials (EM) are described. Several types of instruments based on microprobe and molecular beam mass spectrometric sampling have been developed. Time of flight mass spectrometer has been used. Apparatuses for high (10 atm) and low (<1 atm) pressure have been developed for the study of combustion and decomposition of EM by PMS “in situ”. Several examples are presented to demonstrate application of PMS method for the study of EM flame structure, thermal decomposition and dynamic of ignition. Experimental data on decomposition of double base propellants ammonium dinitramide, ammonium perchlorate are presented.


1984 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-251
Author(s):  
Rudolf Slavicek ◽  
Heinz Mack
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Author(s):  
Parinya CHALERMSOOK ◽  
Hiroshi IMAI ◽  
Vorapong SUPPAKITPAISARN

Author(s):  
Volker Weiser ◽  
Stefan Kelzenberg ◽  
Sebastian Knapp ◽  
A. Koleczko ◽  
E. Roth
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