Accession Number:

ADA551271

Title:

Development of Nanothermite Composites with Variable Electrostatic Discharge Ignition Thresholds

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB NM

Personal Author(s):

• Foley, Timothy
• Pacheco, Adam
• Malchi, Jonathan
• Yetter, Richard
• Higa, Kevin

Report Date:

2007-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

A brief description of an apparatus for testing the electrostatic discharge ignition threshold for sensitive materials is presented. This apparatus was used to demonstrate how fluorocarbons could alter the propensity of a nanothermite to ignite. In addition to these findings, the effect of the fluorocarbon on the pressure output of the material is reported.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
• *ELECTROSTATICS
• FLUORINATED HYDROCARBONS
• IGNITION
• OUTPUT
• PRESSURE
• SENSITIVITY
• THRESHOLD EFFECTS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE