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Accession Number:
ADA569089
Title:
High-Nitrogen-Based Pyrotechnics: Development of Perchlorate-Free Green-Light Illuminants for Military and Civilian Applications
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Corporate Author:
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ PYROTECHNICS TECHNOLOGY AND PROTOTYPING DIV
Report Date:
2012-01-01
Pagination or Media Count:
9.0
Abstract:
The development of perchlorate-free hand-held signal illuminants for the US Army s M195 green star parachute is described. Compared with the perchlorate-containing control, the optimized perchlorate-free illuminants were less sensitive toward various ignition stimuli while offering comparable burn times and visible-light outputs. The results were also important from the perspective of civilian fireworks because the development of perchlorate-free illuminants remains an important objective of the commercial fireworks industry.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE