Abstract
The thermal decomposition of five double-base propellants modified with RDX was studied by dynamic pressure thermal analysis to determine the effect of RDX content (20-60 wt.%) on performance. All have good stability. Both stability and activation energy increase as RDX increases from 20% to 50% then decrease; 50% RDX performs best. The decomposition mechanism is affected by RDX content and temperature. Increasing temperature induces autocatalysis and accelerates decomposition. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 672-677 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Central European Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2014 |
Keywords
- DPTA
- Kinetics
- Modified double-base propellant
- RDX
- Thermal decomposition
- Thermal stability