Physical Sciences Inc. Publications Abstract: Novel Plasticizer for IM Compliant Solid Propellants

Publications

Past Presentations

Patents

Archives

Acoustic Diagnostics

Atomic Physics

R&D Business

Detector Physics

DIAL/LIDAR Systems

Diode Laser Sensors

Dye Lasers

Environmental Monitoring

Fluid Dynamics

Fuel Cells

Microwave Physics

High Speed Imaging

Hypervelocity Impact

Instrumentation

Laser Devices

Laser Diagnostics

Metals Monitoring

Ocean Sciences

Optical Systems

Solar Energy

Space Environment

Wind Tunnel Testing

Abstract: Novel Plasticizer for IM Compliant Solid Propellants

Ana Racoveanu, LaShadric C. Grady, Scott K. Dawley, "Novel Plasticizer for IM Compliant Solid Propellants ," presented at Insensitive Munitions and Energetic Materials Technology Symposium (Miami, FL) , (15-18 October2007).

This material is based upon work supported by the Missile Defense Agency under Contract Number HQ0006-07-C-7629. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missile Defense Agency. Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2784 (5 SEPT 07)

Abstract

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) and its industrial team member Aerojet, are evaluating a family of novel high-nitrogen heterocyclic plasticizers with low sensitivity, good energy and good density for application to IM compliant propellants for solid rocket motors. PSI synthesized and characterized the novel heterocyclic energetic plasticizer in high purity and good yield. Aerojet evaluated the material properties for sensitivity, density, and chemical behavior. The results indicate that this material is very insensitive to friction, impact, and electrostatic discharge. The plasticizer shows promise to be an IM compliant ingredient superior to current energetic plasticizers (e.g. Butyl NENA) due to chemical differences which reduce sensitivity but which also increase stability.

sr-1312