Study on Magnesium based Pyrotechnic Composition as a Priming Charge

  • A. S. Redkar High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • V. A. Mujumdar High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • S. N. Singh High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.46.4048
Keywords: Magnisium pottasium nitrate systems, Ignition temperature, Phenolic resin

Abstract

A new pyrotechnic composition containing Mg/KNO3/phenolic resin has been formulated and studied in detail for its sensitivity, mechanical and thermal properties, moisture and environmental effects and performance in a closed vessel. The data generated reveal that this composition shows superior performance, better mechanical properties and less susceptibility to moisture as compared to gunpowder. In addition, performance of the composition under extreme hot (45 degree centigrade) and cold (-26 degree centigrade) environmental conditions is not affected at all. Differential thermal analyser results indicate that phenolic resin plays a vital role in reducing the ignition temperature of Mg/KNO/sub 3/ system.

Author Biographies

A. S. Redkar, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune.
V. A. Mujumdar, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune.
S. N. Singh, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune.
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Redkar, A., Mujumdar, V., & Singh, S. (2013). Study on Magnesium based Pyrotechnic Composition as a Priming Charge. Defence Science Journal, 46(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.46.4048
Issue
Vol 46 No 1
Section
Chemical Science & Technology
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