Mechanically Activated Metal Fuels for Energetic Material Applications
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a novel manufacturing process and composition for improved solid propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosives. This technology combines tiny metal particles typically used in these fuels with treated fluorocarbon particles. A mechanical process causes the particles to mix and weld together without reacting increasing their reactivity with even more energy stored within the crystalline lattice structure created in the mixing process. Both properties combine to release substantially more energy from the fuel upon heating or combustion, as well as providing for an increased number of ignition options.
Increased reactivity and more stored energyMore energy upon heating or combustionIncreased number of ignition options
PropellantsPyrotechnicsExplosives
Steven SonSteven Son Research GroupPurdue Mechanical EngineeringPurdue Aeronautics and Astronautics
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