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Thermal analysis and kinetics of the TiH/sub x//KClO/sub 4/ system

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OSTI ID:5344470

A combined experimental and theoretical study of the system TiH/sub x//KClO/sub 4/ has been undertaken to investigate the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of initiation of the TiH/sub x//KClO/sub 4/ pyrotechnic system and to obtain parameters of interest in mathematical modeling of the initiation and propagation from a hot bridgewire source. Experimental results along with kinetic computations are of interest in understanding the chemical processes involved and in determining the stability of the pyrotechnic system. Initial computation from a number of experimental reaction exotherms obtained by use of a differential scanning calorimeter yielded a reasonably consistent set of kinetic parameters over a range of heating rates.

Research Organization:
Mound Lab., Miamisburg, Ohio (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0053
OSTI ID:
5344470
Report Number(s):
MLM-2477(OP); CONF-771012-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English