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Title: Electrical conductivity of the burning surface of ammonium perchlorate

Journal Article · · Combust., Explos. Shock Waves (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00862883· OSTI ID:6384828

The authors perform experimental measurements of the electrical conductivity of the surface of ammonium perchlorate during its combustion in order to gain insight into its combustion kinetics. Samples with additions of 5% copper salicylate and sodium salicylate were also investigated. Both additives were found to substantially increase the combustion rate. Electrical conductivity was found to depend heavily on temperature and pressure. Ionized combustion products are also analyzed. A full description of the experimental method and instrumentation is given.

OSTI ID:
6384828
Journal Information:
Combust., Explos. Shock Waves (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 22:4; Other Information: Translated from Fiz. Goreniya Vzryva; 22: No.4, 30-33(Jul-Aug 1986)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English