A survey of combustible metals, thermites, and intermetallics for pyrotechnic applications

Fischer, S H; Grubelich, M C

Title: A survey of combustible metals, thermites, and intermetallics for pyrotechnic applications

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Thermite mixtures, intermetallic reactants, and metal fuels have long been used in pyrotechnics. Advantages include high energy density, impact insensitivity, high combustion temperature, and a wide range of gas production. They generally exhibit high temperature stability and possess insensitive ignition properties. This paper reviews the applications, benefits, and characteristics of thermite mixtures, intermetallic reactants, and metal fuels. 50 refs, tables.

Authors:: Fischer, S H; Grubelich, M C

Publication Date:: Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1996

Research Org.:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)

OSTI Identifier:: 372665

Report Number(s):: SAND-95-2448C; CONF-960717-4
ON: DE96012948

Resource Type:: Conference

Resource Relation:: Conference: 32. AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE joint propulsion conference and exhibit, Orlando, FL (United States), 1-3 Jul 1996; Other Information: PBD: [1996]

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; PYROTECHNIC DEVICES; THERMITE PROCESS; CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES; INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS; IGNITION; REVIEWS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS

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