摘要:
Described herein are methods for chemical modification of nitrocellulose to generate lyophobic properties which are useful in propellant compositions. Such methods include the steps of: a) dissolving neat nitrocellulose in an organic solvent; b) adding a silyl based isocyanate and a catalyst to the solution; (d) stirring the solution in a moisture free environment; e) hydrolyzing the solution by exposing said solution to moisture; and (e) adding fluorinated oxysilane. The modified nitrocellulose retains its energetic properties while exhibiting high water and organic solvent phobicity, effectively functioning as a barrier to migration or diffusion of liquid components in propellant compositions.
摘要:
The present disclosure relates to a continuous extrusion process for producing a celluloid article including several steps and a celluloid article prepared by the continuous extrusion process.
摘要:
Electrically ignitable caseless propellant charge in the form of a caseless propellant tablet (5), characterised in that it is obtainable by mixing together of at least one current-conductive material in dissolved or dispersed form or powder form and graphite in powder form, together with nitrocellulose, with or without addition of further additives, and subsequent compaction to form a propellant tablet, the production and use thereof, and related subject matter of the invention. Uses include: use of the propellant charge in a bolt-driving tool for installing bolts, as an explosive charge in a warning shot device, as a gas-generating element in airbags, for driving cutting devices, for driving pressing devices (for example for squeezing tong-like elements together) or as a propellant charge in small calibre rifles for sporting purposes, or for captive bolt devices for animal slaughtering.
摘要:
Powder as propulsion powder or ignition powder for accelerating projectiles for mortar systems is based on nitrocellulose and comprises a crystalline, nitramine-based energetic material at 1-30 wt % and an inorganic muzzle flash suppressor at 0.1-10 wt %. The powder is in the form of grains, and the grains on their surface optionally have an inert plasticizing additive at not more than 1 wt %. The crystalline, nitramine-based energetic material is preferably at least one compound from the group encompassing hexogen (RDX) and octogen (HMX). The inorganic muzzle flash suppressor preferably comprises at least one compound from the group encompassing potassium nitrate and potassium sulfate.
摘要:
The propulsion system for the acceleration of projectiles is based on nitrocellulose and contains a crystalline energy carrier on a nitramine base and an inert plasticising additive. The nitramine compound contains a structural element of the general chemical structure formula R—N—NO2, where R is a residual.The nitramine compound is present in a concentration in the range from 1 to 35% by weight, in particular in the range from 5 to 25% by weight. The nitramine compound is preferably RDX. The inert plasticising additive is a water-insoluble polyoxo compound, if necessary in combination with a substance containing carboxyl groups. In layers near the surface an increased concentration can be present. The inert plasticising additive is present in a concentration of 1 to 5% by weight.
摘要:
Propellant compositions are provided herein for use in small arms cartridges. Such propellant compositions include a cellulose-based organic fuel, a non-azide, nitrogen-containing primary organic oxidizer and a secondary nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate of peroxide oxidizer. Preferably, such compositions are in the form of extruded shaped hollow cylindrical grains having dimensions that makes it loadable in a muzzleloader firearm or small calibre firearm cartridge case. Ignition grains are also provided for use alone or in a mixture with the propellant compositions. When used in a small calibre firearm or muzzleloader, the temperature of combustion is at a level that ensures substantially complete combustion of the fuel during firing so that the products of combustion are mostly gaseous.
摘要:
A gun propellant formulation comprising: a nitrocellulose component comprising from about sixty-five percent (65.0%) to about ninety-five (95.0%) of the gun propellant by weight, having a nitrogen proportion of substantially twelve and six-tenths percent (12.6%) nitrogen; an energetic plasticizer component comprising from about 5.0 percent (5.0%) to about 35 percent (35.0%) of the gun propellant by weight, and comprising N-Butyl-2Nitratoethyl Nitramine (BuNena); a burning rate moderator and stabilizer component comprising from about one-half of one percent (0.5%) to about five percent (5.0%) of the gun propellant by weight, and comprising Sym-Diethyl Diphenyl Urea, N,N′-Diethyl Carbanilide (Ethyl Centralite, Centralite I); and a stabilizer component comprising about one-half of one percent (0.5%) to about five percent (5.0) of the gun propellant by weight, and comprising Acetyl triethyl citrate (ATEC). Additional components comprising less than 5% of the gun propellant may optionally include Graphite, carbon black, and candelilla wax.
摘要:
A method for preparing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises preparing a composition in a gel form using nitrocellulose and a nitro compound other than nitrocellulose, adding an oxidizing agent, a combustible material and a color rendering agent to the composition, followed by mixing, forming the resultant mixture into a desired shape, and then drying; and a pyrotechnic composition obtainable by using the method. This method can be used for simplifying a production process while maintaining the effect of a star and a lance used in a pyrotechnic composition, particularly in a firework composition.
摘要:
Castable propellant formulations are provided including reduced toxicity ballistic modifiers that do not adversely increase the sensitivity of the propellant to shock detonation. Failure to adequately control the propellant burn rate often results in unacceptable performance of the propellant. Carbon can act as an effective ballistic, but not to the extent of metal compounds. It has been found that pasting a ballistic modifier, including ballistic modifiers containing lead, in an inert polymer modifies the burn rate of propellants while allowing the use of a reduced amount of modifier to achieve the same desired burn rate modification as the prior art, and therefore creating reduced shortcomings associated with the ballistic modifiers. Accordingly, the use of from about 1% to about 6% burn rate modifier wherein the burn rate modifier includes a ballistic modifier pasted in an inert polymer is taught as an effective burn rate modifier in a propellant, in order to provide reduced toxicity means for modifying the propellant burn rate without increasing the sensitivity of the propellant to shock detonation.
摘要:
There is disclosed a propellent having a deterred burn rate. The propellent is a particulate containing a nitrocellulose base and a cellulosic thermoplastic deterrent, preferably cellulose acetate butyrate or cellulose acetate propionate. The deterrent is gradationally dispersed within the particulate with the greatest concentration of deterrent at the particulate periphery.