Metal-Fluorocarbon Based Energetic Materials

Metal-Fluorocarbon Based Energetic Materials This exciting new book details all aspects of a major class of pyrolants and elucidates the progress that has been made in the field, covering both the chemistry and applications of these compounds. Written by a pre-eminent authority on the subject from the NATO Munitions Safety Information Analysis Center (MSIAC), it begins with a historical overview of the development of these materials, followed by a thorough discussion of their ignition, combustion and radiative properties. The next section explores the multiple facets of their military and civilian applications, as well as industrial synthetic techniques. The critical importance of the associated hazards, namely sensitivity, stability and aging, are discussed in detail, and the book is rounded off by an examination of the future of this vital and expanding field.The result is a complete guide to the chemistry, manufacture, applications and required safety precautions of pyrolants for both the military and chemical industries.From the preface: ... This book fills a void in the collection of pyrotechnic literature... it will make an excellent reference book that all researchers of pyrolants and energetics must have... Dr. Bernard E. Douda, Dr. Sara Pliskin, NAVSEA Crane, IN, USA

This exciting new book details all aspects of a major class of pyrolants and elucidates the progress that has been made in the field, covering both the chemistry and applications of these coompounds.Written by a pre-eminent authority on the subject from the NATO Munitions Safety Information Analysis Center (MSIAC), it begins with a historical overview of the development of these materials, followed by a thorough discussion of their ignition, combustion and radiative properties. The next section explores the multiple facets of their military and civilian applications, as well as industrial synthetic techniques. The critical importance of the associated hazards, namely sensitivity, stability and aging, are discussed in detail, and the book is rounded off by an examination of the future of this vital and expanding field.The result is a complete guide to the chemistry, manufacture, applications and required safety precautions of pyrolants for both the military and chemical industries.From the preface:"... This book fills a void in the collection of pyrotechnic literature... it will make an excellent reference book that all researchers of pyrolants and energetics must have..."Dr. Bernard E. Douda, Dr. Sara Pliskin, NAVSEA Crane, IN, USA

INTRODUCTION TO PYROLANTSHISTORYOrganometallic BeginningExplosive & Obscurant PropertiesRise of FluorocarbonsRockets Fired Against AircraftMetal/Fluorocarbon PyrolantsPROPERTIES OF FLUOROCARBONSPolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)Polycarbon Monofluoride (PMF)Vinylidene Fluoride - Hexafluoropropene CopolymerVinylidene Fluoride - Chlorotrifluoroethylene CopolymerCopolymer of TFE and VDFTerpolymers of FE, HFP and VDFSummary of Chemical and Physical Properties of Common FluoropolymersTHERMOCHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS AND THEIR FLUORIDESREACTIVITY AND THERMOCHEMISTRY OF SELECTED METAL/FLUORCARBON SYSTEMSLithiumMagnesiumTitaniumZirconiumHafniumNiobTantalumZincCadmiumBoronAluminiumSiliconCalcium SilicideTinIGNITION AND COMBUSTION MECHANISM OF MTVIgnition and Pre-Ignition of Metal/Fluorocarbon PyrolantsMagnesium-Grignard HypothesisIGNITION OF MTVCOMBUSTIONMagnesium/Teflon/VitonPorosityBurn Rate DescriptionCombustion of Metal-Fluorocarbon Pyrolants with Fuels Other than MagnesiumUnderwater CombustionSPECTROSCOPYIntroductionUV-VIS SpectraMWIR SpectraTemperature DeterminationINFRARED EMITTERSDecoy FlaresNonexpendable FlaresMetal-Fluorocarbon Flare Combustion Flames as Sources of RadiationInfrared CompositionsOperational EffectsOutlookOBSCURANTSIntroductionMetal-Fluorocarbon Reactions in Aerosol GenerationIGNITERSINCENDIARIES, AGENT DEFEAT, REACTIVE FRAGMENTS AND DETONATION PHENOMENAIncendiariesCurable Fluorocarbon Resin-Based CompositionsDocument DestructionAgent DefeatReactive FragmentsShockwave Loading of Metal-Fluorocarbons and Detonation-Like PhenomenaMISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONSSubmerged ApplicationsMine-Disposal TorchStored Chemical EnergyTracersPropellantsSELF-PROPAGATING HIGH-TEMPERATURE SYNTHESISIntroductionMagnesiumSilicon and SilicidesVAPOUR-DEPOSITED MATERIALSAGEINGMANUFACTUREIntroductionTreatment of Metal PowderMixingPressingCuttingPrimingMiscellaneousAccidents and Process SafetySENSITIVITYIntroductionImpact SensitivityFriction and Shear SensitivityThermal SensitivityESD SensitivityInsensitive Munitions TestingHazards Posed by Loose In-Process MTV Crumb and TNTTOXIC COMBUSTION PRODUCTSMTV Flare CompositionObscurrant FormulationsFluorine CompoundsOUTLOOK