- Author
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Heimerl, J. M.
- Title
- Advanced Flash Suppression Network Involving Alkali Salts. Final.
- Coporate
- Army Ballistic Research Lab. Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- Report
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BRL-TR-2622,
December 1984,
39 p.
- Keywords
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potassium
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sodium
- Abstract
- The prediction of muzzle flash suppression has been hampered by the lack of detailed understanding of the fundamental suppression mechanism. Indirect evidence points toward a gas-phase chemical reaction as the general mechanism. A recent paper by Hynes, Steinberg, and Schofield on the elementary chemistry involved in the suppression of oxygen-rich hydrogen flames by sodium salts provides the basis for developing an advanced muzzle flash suppression mechanism by potassium salts.