Multifunctional Explosive Battery (MEB) Study

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Abstract:

The feasibility of a multifunctional explosive battery was established by the detonation of metal-cased cells which had previously been discharged to supply electrical power. These batteries were based on the lithium-copper hydroxyfluoride electrochemical system with an electrolyte of nitromethane, ethylene carbonate, lithium perchlorate, and aluminum chloride. The electrolyte was the explosive component in the cell and comprised less than 25 percent of the cell weight. A problem of limited compatibility exists between the lithium anode and the combination of nitromethane and lithium perchlorate in the electrolyte. Sufficient stability to complete testing was obtained by proper selection of electrolyte additives.

Author(s):
Stucki, F. F. ; Bauman, H. F. ; Chilton, J. E. ; Troendle, T.
Author Organization(s):
LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE CO INC PALO ALTO CA PALO ALTO
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Jul 1970,31 Jan 1971
Pagination:
0044

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFATL-TR-71-36
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F08635-70-C-0115
Task Number(s):
01
Project Number(s):
2510
Monitor Series:
AFATL-TR-71-36
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
EXPLOSIVES, BATTERY COMPONENTS, PRIMARY BATTERIES, ELECTROLYTES, EXPLOSIVE TRAINS, LITHIUM, ORGANIC SOLVENTS, COPPER COMPOUNDS, PERCHLORATES, ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS, HYDROXIDES, FLUORIDES, COMPATIBILITY, CARBONATES, DETONATIONS, ADDITIVES, ADDITIVES
Keyword(s):
ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS, CHLORIDES, BATTERY ELECTROLYTES, COPPER(II) HYDROXYFLUORIDE, CARBONATES, ETHYLENE, LITHIUM CELLS, LITHIUM PERCHLORATE, MULTFUNCTIONAL EXPLOSIVE BATTERIES, NITROMETHANE
Report Date:
1971 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2019 Jul 03