Reaction propagation physics of AL/Mo0₃ nanocomposite thermites.
- Blaine W.
- James R.
- Betty S.
- Bryan
- Michelle
- Steven F.
Recent advances in the field of nmo-technology have focused intense interest on developing nano-scale energetic materials with potentially new and technologically useful characteristics. Despite the growing importance of nano-scale energetic materials, however, general combustion chmcteristics of ithese materials are not yet well characterized or understood. This study experimentally examines the mechanisms and phenomena that govern thermal and chemical proce!;ses associated with nano-structured energetic material combustion. Specifically, the general combusticm behavior of nanocornposite Al/MoO3 samples was observed. The composite material was prepared fiom nano-scale aluminum and molybdenum trioxide. Open combustion and confined burning were considered. Ai/Mo03 powder or pellet samples were ignited at one end in an open burxi tway and a high-speed imaging system recorded the flame propagation. Reaction behaviors were characterized from this photographic data. The goal was to obtain an improved understanding of flow pattenis (e.g., flame propagation mechanisms) associated with nano-structured energetic materials. These materials are shown to propagate at very high rates (>I 00 ids). E3ulk density effects on propagation rate iri these materials were found to be significant. Results from this study, and continuing work, could have an impact on the handling and application of nano-scala mergetic materials, and will eventually lead to a significantly improved understanding of this class of materials.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 975849
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-01-6075; TRN: US201018%%935
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Submitted to: 28th International Pyrotechnics Society Pyrotechnics Seminar, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, November 4-9, 2001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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