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Title: Mound powder loader, Mod 1

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5271899

At the investigation of Sandia Albuquerque, a semiautomatic powder loader was designed and fabricated for pyrotechnics devices. The basic functions of the system were to load a precise, measured amount of powder into a charge holder and to compact the mixture to a specified density. This report documents the history, rationale, design, and performance of the Mod 1 loader.

Research Organization:
Monsanto Research Corp., Miamisburg, OH (USA). Mound
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00053
OSTI ID:
5271899
Report Number(s):
MLM-MU-85-68-0002; ON: DE85017384
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English