Application of Sample Controlled Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Pyrotechnic Systems

Edward Charsley; Trevor Griffiths; Gareth Parkes; Ruth Pettifer; James Rooney

Application of Sample Controlled Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Pyrotechnic Systems

Edward Charsley, Trevor Griffiths, Gareth Parkes, Ruth Pettifer, James Rooney

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Abstract

Pyrotechnic compositions containing zirconium and potassium perchlorate are used in the electrical initiatory systems found on missiles, launch vehicles, spacecraft, and other aerospace and defence platforms. Thermal analysis provides a way of examining how formulation changes influence the properties of pyrotechnic compositions.

The potential of the technique of sample controlled DSC (SC‐DSC), using a heat‐flux DSC system, in the study of metal‐oxidant pyrotechnic systems is discussed with reference to the zirconium‐potassium perchloratenitrocellulose pyrotechnic system. Measurements have also been carried out on the pyrotechnic binder nitrocellulose and the possibility of using the SC‐DSC system to study the fusion of inorganic pyrotechnic oxidants has been investigated using magnesium nitrate hexahydrate as a model compound.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings Of The 45th International Pyrotechnics Society Seminar
Publisher	IPSUSA Seminars, Inc.
Pages	149-159
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780985103798
Publication status	Published - 10 Jul 2022
Event	45th International Purotechnics Society Seminar - Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, United States Duration: 10 Dec 2007 → 15 Jul 2022 Conference number: 45 https://www.intpyrosoc.org/

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Conference	45th International Purotechnics Society Seminar
Country/Territory	United States
City	Colorado Springs
Period	10/12/07 → 15/07/22
Internet address	https://www.intpyrosoc.org/

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