- Author
- Loftus, J. J. | Gross, D.
- Title
- Thermal and Self Ignition Properties of Ammonium Perchlorate and PETN Explosive.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NBS 7012, November 9, 1960, 13 p.
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
- Contract
- NBS-PROJECT-1002-12-10429
- Keywords
- explosives
- Abstract
- Measurements have been made of the specific heat, thermal conductivity and kinetic properties of pressed ammonium perchlorate and PETN explosive. Based upon these measurements estimates are provided on the self ignition hazard associated with use and bulk storage of such materials.