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Electrical resistivity of TiH/sub x/ and TiH/sub x//KC10/sub 4/

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6329464· OSTI ID:6329464

Various factors affecting the electrical resistivity of the pyrotechnic pressed powder TiH/sub x//KC10/sub 4/, which is sensitive to hot wire ignition yet quite spark insensitive, were evaluated. The electrical resistivity of the TiH/sub x/ and TiH/sub x//KC10/sub 4/ were correlated with their pressing pressure, stoichiometry, powder surface area, and temperature (from below liquid nitrogen temperature to 500 K). Data show resistivity increasing with x and surface area, and decreasing non-linearly with pressing pressure. It was concluded that temperature coefficient of resistivity depends upon powder surface features. In addition, it was found that electrostatic discharge lowers TiH/sub x/ and TiH/sub x//KC10/sub 4/ pellet resistivity and that the effect is larger for pellets with higher initial resistivity.

Research Organization:
Mound Facility, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0053
OSTI ID:
6329464
Report Number(s):
MLM-2589
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English