Galvanic Corrosion Study on SS Cartridge Design

Schmidt, Daniel P.

Galvanic Corrosion Study on SS Cartridge Design

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND Lightweight Cartridge for Small Arms program at Picatinny -- Designingdeveloping stainless steel cartridge case -- For structural support inserting Al plug Galvanic corrosion -- Dissimilar metals that are in electrical contact while immersed in a solution electrolyte 3 main galvanic couples of concern. OBJECTIVE To investigate the galvanic interaction between the materials used in the new ammunition design under aggressive conditions to determine if there will be a corrosion issue in the future.

Author(s):

Schmidt, Daniel P.

Author Organization(s):

ARMY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Supplementary Note:

Presented at the U.S. Army Corrosion Summit, held in Clearwater Beach Resort, FL, on 3-5 Feb 2009. Document consists entirely of briefing charts. The original document contains color images.

Pagination:

0024

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Monitor Series:

RDECOM/MD

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_8_Building Partnerships

Communities of Interest:

Weapons Technologies

Descriptor(s):

*GALVANIC CORROSION, *CARTRIDGES, STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM, SMALL ARMS, CARTRIDGE CASES, LIGHTWEIGHT, PLUGS, ELECTRIC CONTACTS, INTERACTIONS, SYMPOSIA, AMMUNITION

Field(s)/Group(s):

Properties of Metals and Alloys, Ammunition and Explosives

Keyword(s):

BRIEFING CHARTS

Report Date:

2009 Feb 05

Creation Date:

2009 Nov 25