Study of the Terminal Effects of Pyrophoric Metal Fragments

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Abstract:

Thirty-three metals and alloys having pyrophoric properties were surveyed for applicability as gun-launched kinetic energy penetrators, incendiaries, and fuel igniters. Using actual samples physical properties were determined, ignition combustion temperatureburn time profiles were established, and dynamic terminal effects were tested. Three final candidates were tested against simulated characteristic targets. The results of all testing are tabulated, and recommendations are made for an advanced development program.

Author(s):
Waite, Hal R. ; Gortemoller, Theodore B.
Author Organization(s):
ORDNANCE RESEARCH INC FORT WALTON BEACH FL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 1970-Feb 1973
Pagination:
0099

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFATL-TR-73-26
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F08635-71-C-0020
Task Number(s):
7
Project Number(s):
AF-670A
Monitor Series:
TR-73-26, AFATL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FRAGMENTATION AMMUNITION, *AMMUNITION FRAGMENTS, *PYROPHORIC MATERIALS, SIMULATION, TEMPERATURE, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, GUN LAUNCHERS, TARGETS, STEEL, COMBUSTION, PENETRATION, TERMINAL BALLISTICS, FUEL TANKS, METAL PLATES, IGNITION, INCENDIARY AMMUNITION, BURNING RATE, TITANIUM ALLOYS, IGNITERS, FUEL OIL, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, BISMUTH ALLOYS, URANIUM ALLOYS, ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS, MISCH METAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives, Ballistics
Keyword(s):
DEPLETION, PENETRATION, URANIUM, JP 4 FUEL, JP 5 FUEL, KINETIC ENERGY, PROJECTILES
Report Date:
1973 Feb 01