Accession Number:

AD0258577

Title:

Hazard Classification of M50 Igniter for M58A2 Rocket in GAR ID/2A

Descriptive Note:

Test rept.

Corporate Author:

AIRMUNITIONS WING (2705TH) HILL AFB UT

Personal Author(s):

• Jennens, Paul P.

Report Date:

1961-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

Tests were required to determine the hazard classifications for storage and shipment of M50 Igniters. Separate classifications were required for Quantity-Distance, Storage Compatibility, and ICC Shipping. A series of 6 detonation tests were conducted to determine if the igniter would detonate within its individual shipping container and if there would be propagation from one container to another. Also an open fire test was conducted to demonstrate any detonation possibilities. Only normal type ignition occurred in all 7 tests. The igniter shipping containers burst along a soldered joint from the pressure of the blasting cap and igniter. No measurable overpressures were recorded at a 5 ft distance. The time expended for the igniters in metal shipping containers shipped 12 to a box to cook-off in an open fire test ranged from 6 to 10 minutes.

Descriptors:

• *DETONATIONS
• *GUIDED MISSILES
• *HAZARDS
• *IGNITION
• *ROCKET ENGINES
• *ROCKET IGNITERS
• *STORAGE
• *TRANSPORTATION
• AIR TO AIR
• BORON COMPOUNDS
• COMBUSTION
• CONTAINERS
• DAMAGE
• EXPLOSION EFFECTS
• FIRES
• HEAT
• IGNITERS
• PERCHLORATES
• POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS
• SAFETY
• TEST METHODS

Subject Categories:

• Rockets

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE