Part of Springer Nature. Certain that I was responsible for the refrigerated shoes, I quickly closed the door and ran upstairs to make sure I had put the babies in their cribs instead of the linen closet.Mary Kay Blakely (20th century). Explosions have . 2. I have found an unverified reference saying that APCP burns 2X hotter than KNSU, which would put it into 1500C range. In the event of accidental ignition, debris from a multiple-pound flash powder explosion can be thrown hundreds of feet with sufficient force to kill or injure. Preparation and Properties of a Flake Aluminum Powder in an Ammonium-Perchlorate-Based Composite Modified Double-Base Propellant. PerchlororeductorsPerchlororeductors The method of claim 1, wherein: the first solvent is the combination of two or more than two of cyclohexane, toluene, trichloromethane, formamide, hexamethyl phosphoramide and N, N-dimethyl formamide. The technical scheme of the invention is that the method for recovering ammonium perchlorate and aluminum powder from thermoplastic propellant comprises the following steps, S1, mixing the thermoplastic propellant with the first solvent, heating to prepare a propellant solution, vacuumizing and filtering the propellant solution, and washing with the first solvent to obtain filter residues; wherein the first solvent has a solubility parameter with the thermoplastic propellant of 6.0 (J/cm). S2, mixing the filter residue obtained in the step S1 with a second solvent, carrying out vacuum filtration again and washing with the second solvent, wherein the filter residue is aluminum powder, and the filtrate is reserved; s3, heating the filtrate obtained in the step S2 to remove the second solvent, and obtaining the ammonium perchlorate. It's no problem with AP, as the AL in the mgal passivates the mg content. APCP's elastic material properties make it less vulnerable to fracture from accidental shock or high-acceleration flights. These mixtures range from extremely fast-burning mixtures designed to produce a maximum audio report, to mixtures designed to burn slowly and provide large amounts of illumination, to mixtures that were formerly used in photography. The excess magnesium is volatilized by the reaction and burns in air providing additional light. On March 16, 2009, it was ruled that APCP is not an explosive and that manufacture and use of APCP no longer requires a license or permit from the ATF. Inst. M. K.Choudhari, S. S.Dhar, P. G.Shrotri, et al., Effect of High Energy Materials on Sensitivity of Composite Modified Double Base CMDB Propellant System," Def. Should dilute or concentrated solutions of sodium perchlorate and ammonium chloride be used? In addition, the chemical composition of the gases changes, varying the effective heat capacity of the gas. This mixture is not highly energetic, and in at least some parts of the United States, firecrackers containing 50mg or less of this mixture are legal as consumer fireworks. Better reference is needed, of course. Anal. As the surface of the propellant burns the shape evolves (a subject of study in internal ballistics), most often changing the propellant surface area exposed to the combustion gases. A white, crystalline solid or powder. Because of these performance attributes, APCP has been used in the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters, aircraft ejection seats, and specialty space exploration applications such as NASA's Mars Exploration Rover descent stage retrorockets. How many moles of gaseous products were formed from each mole of ammonium perchlorate that exploded? Mixtures designed to make reports are substantially different from mixtures designed for illumination. Box Atomized Glitter Aluminum Powder - Uncoated, 23 Micron (5-Pound Unit) $18.50 /lb Magnesium-Aluminum, (Magnalium) -10+50 mesh + turnings $18.40 /lb X. L.Xing, F. Q.Zhao, S. N.Ma, et al., Thermal Decomposition Behavior, Kinetics, and Thermal Hazard Evaluation of CMDB Propellant Containing CL-20 by Microcalorimetry," J.Therm. What can you conclude about the relative solubility of ammonium perchlorate? Additionally, the mixture should be made immediately before use. - Amonium perchlorate . * Ammonium Perchlorate may affect the kidneys. Tell you what, I'll make up some, document the aluminum %, and see when it becomes sensitive to a .22 subsonic. 1007 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 1011 /H [ 1372 1153 ] /L 771488 /E 10529 /N 11 /T 751228 >> endobj xref 1007 37 0000000016 00000 n 0000001095 00000 n 0000001280 00000 n 0000001313 00000 n 0000002525 00000 n 0000002739 00000 n 0000002808 00000 n 0000002925 00000 n 0000003033 00000 n 0000003167 00000 n 0000003233 00000 n 0000003372 00000 n 0000003514 00000 n 0000003672 00000 n 0000003808 00000 n 0000003945 00000 n 0000004082 00000 n 0000004184 00000 n 0000004284 00000 n 0000004386 00000 n 0000004487 00000 n 0000004586 00000 n 0000004684 00000 n 0000004783 00000 n 0000004883 00000 n 0000004983 00000 n 0000005083 00000 n 0000005231 00000 n 0000005337 00000 n 0000005409 00000 n 0000005519 00000 n 0000006867 00000 n 0000006978 00000 n 0000010150 00000 n 0000010262 00000 n 0000001372 00000 n 0000002501 00000 n trailer << /Size 1044 /Info 1003 0 R /Root 1008 0 R /Prev 751216 /ID[<7c828a098c45592c535218860feb97f6><7c828a098c45592c535218860feb97f6>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 1008 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 1004 0 R /Outlines 1012 0 R /Threads 1009 0 R /Names 1002 0 R /OpenAction [ 1011 0 R /XYZ null null null ] /PageMode /UseOutlines >> endobj 1009 0 obj [ 1010 0 R ] endobj 1010 0 obj << /I << /Title (A)>> /F 1023 0 R >> endobj 1042 0 obj << /S 764 /T 1406 /O 1464 /E 1480 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 1043 0 R >> stream Although this composition is fairly insensitive, it should be treated with care and respect. End burner: propellant burns from one axial end to another producing steady long burn, though has thermal difficulties, CG shift. The oxidizer is usually ammonium perchlorate (AP) or other crystalline compounds, in the amount of 60% to 90% by mass. Author links open overlay panel J.M Mota a, M.A Martinez a, F Velasco a, A.J Criado b Write the molecular equation for the reaction, (b) In the reaction, which elements are oxidized, and which element is reduced? Further, a sand core funnel is adopted for filtering in S1, and the aperture of the sand core funnel is 10 +/-2 microns; the vacuum degree during filtration is controlled to be-0.01 MPa to-0.05 MPa. 42, 201204 (2013). Z.Wang, et al., BTATzHNIWCMDB Propellants: Decomposition Reaction Kinetics and Thermal Safety," J.Therm. The thermoplastic propellant is a high-molecular energy-containing composite material which takes a thermoplastic elastomer as a matrix and takes Ammonium Perchlorate (AP) and aluminum powder (Al) as solid-phase fillers, has the characteristics of thermoplastic plastics and thermosetting rubber, shows the elasticity of the rubber at normal temperature, shows a viscous flow state like plastics . In the two-step solvent dissolving treatment, the first solvent adopts a mixed solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic elastomer, and compared with a single strong polar solvent, the method can avoid partial dissolution of AP in the first dissolving process and ensure that the AP can exist in a solid state; in addition, the first solvent is used for dissolving the thermoplastic elastomer, so that the aluminum powder and the AP coated by the thermoplastic elastomer can be released, and the aluminum powder and the AP can be better separated at a later stage. The combustion time of the aluminium particles in the hot combustion gas varies depending on aluminium particle size and shape. Early formulations used potassium chlorate instead of potassium perchlorate. having particle size less . J. Liu. The passivated magnesium flash powder is stable and safe to store. . Then divide that number (1325 g) by the molar mass of NH4ClO4 (117.5 g/mol) to get moles of NH4ClO4. Further, the first solvent is a combination of two or more of toluene, chloroform, formamide, hexamethylphosphoramide and N, N-dimethylformamide. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0010508220060088. 29 (11), 17021706 (1957). In this fashion, the geometry of the propellant inside the rocket motor plays an important role in the overall motor performance. Through calculation, the recovery rate of Al powder is 99.8%, and the recovery rate of AP is 95.0%. The filtrate separated after the first dissolution comprises a thermoplastic elastomer system and a solvent, and the thermoplastic elastomer can be obtained after the solvent is recovered and can be recycled. 36, No. In small APCP motors with high aluminium content, the residence time of the combustion gases does not allow for full combustion of the aluminium and thus a substantial fraction of the aluminium is burned outside the combustion chamber, leading to decreased performance. Wang, DQ., Yu, HM., Liu, J. et al. Lett.3 (2), 253255 (2003). In the medium- and high-power rocket applications, APCP has largely replaced black powder as a rocket propellant. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution. Aluminum powder is widely used because of its high combustion calorific value, low price, abundant source and high combustion efficiency. Moon burner: off-center circular bore produces progressive-regressive long burn though has slight asymmetric CG characteristics. Power 31 (1), 393399 (2015). In addition, colored formulations are available to display reds, greens, blues, and even black smoke. Phys. Its extremely low cost makes it popular among manufacturers of low-grade fireworks in China. It provides a great balance of stability and power, and is the composition used in most commercial exploding fireworks. Flash powder should only be made at the site at which it will be used. According to the solubility rules (Table 4.4), all sodium and all ammonium salts are soluble. the reducing agent? The recovery rate of Al powder is 99.8%, and the recovery rate of AP is 98.3%. 134 (1), 18231828 (2018). In addition, the high-power rocketry community regularly uses APCP in the form of commercially available propellant "reloads", as well as single-use motors. The magnesium powder should be smaller than 200 mesh, though up to 100 mesh will work. The composition is approximately 70% KClO3: 30% Al by weight for the reactants of the above stoichiometrically balanced equation. This mixture is popular in amateur pyrotechnics because it is insensitive and relatively safe as such things go. (d) Ammonium perchlorate is made by a precipitation reaction between solutions of sodium perchlorate and ammonium chloride. In the presence of a catalyst, the mixture forms solid aluminum oxide and aluminum chloride and gaseous water and nitrogen monoxide.A. 5 Al2O3 (s) + 3 N2 (g) + 6 HCl (g) + 9 H2O (g). http://books.google.rrosion&f=falseThere is some extensive corrosion data on AP vs. metals. 89, 3546 (2015). The NAR and TRA require motor manufacturers to certify their motors for distribution to vendors and ultimately hobbyists. Further, the thermoplastic propellant is one or more of styrene thermoplastic propellant, polyolefin thermoplastic propellant and polyurethane thermoplastic propellant. Then, these two kinds of aluminum powders are used to prepare ammonium perchlorate-based composite modified double-base (AP-based CMDB) propellants. Anal. Price excludes VAT (USA) AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE is a strong oxidizing agent. R. W.Armstrong, B.Baschung, D.W.Booth, et al., Enhanced Propellant Combustion with Nanoparticles," Nano. Part (b) requires the same steps as part (a), except you are converting the mass of Al to Al2O3, so you use a different mole ratio. I know of more than one person who has failed to do this and learned not to do it again by receiving a face full of AP/AL fire. Nearly all widely used flash powder mixtures are sensitive to shock, friction and electrostatic discharge. The purpose of Wikipedia is to present facts, not to train. Which species arc oxidizing agents? {\displaystyle b_{r}} J. H.Yi, F. Q.Zhao, B. Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following examples are only illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. If you cut back on the AP about 20% & add 20% Stearine (Stearic acid). Additionally, accidental contaminants such as strong acids or sulfur compounds can sensitise them even more. The overarching legality concerning the implementation of APCP in rocket motors is outlined in NFPA 1125. Historically, perchlorate salts have been used therapeutically to treat hyperthyroid disorders . The KClO4 should be in powder form, free from clumps. Aluminum powder and potassium perchlorate are the only two components of the pyrotechnic industry standard flash powder. Because of the size discrepancy between the AP and Al, Al will often take an interstitial position in a pseudo-lattice of AP particles. (c) Why is the aluminum powdered? It's also the melting point of the Aluminium that you have to consider, especially since you're not talking about using a resin that could help it get started. Ammonium perchlorate composite propellant is typically for aerospace rocket propulsion where simplicity and reliability are desired and specific impulses (depending on the composition and operating pressure) of 180260s (1.82.5km/s) are adequate. Should dilute or concentrated solutions of sodium perchlorate and ammonium chloride be used? The resulting cured propellant is fairly elastic (rubbery), which also helps limit fracturing during accumulated damage (such as shipping, installing, cutting) and high acceleration applications such as hobby or military rocketry. The environmental fate of hydrogen chloride is not well documented. Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. Ammonium perchlorate composite propellant is a composite propellant, meaning that it has both fuel and oxidizer combined into an homogeneous mixture, in this case with a rubbery binder as part of the fuel. Method for recovering ammonium perchlorate and aluminum powder from thermoplastic propellant, Application filed by Hubei Sanjiang Aerospace Jianghe Chemical Technology Co Ltd, Hubei Sanjiang Aerospace Jianghe Chemical Technology Co Ltd, NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS; COMPOUNDS THEREOF; METALLOIDS OR COMPOUNDS THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASS C01C, Oxides or oxyacids of halogens; Salts thereof, ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS; THEIR PREPARATION OR CHEMICAL WORKING-UP; COMPOSITIONS BASED THEREON, WORKING-UP; GENERAL PROCESSES OF COMPOUNDING; AFTER-TREATMENT NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C08B, C08C, C08F, C08G or C08H, Recovery or working-up of waste materials, Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers, Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions, Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions using selective solvents for polymer components, METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS, PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS, Obtaining aluminium by wet processes from waste materials, Working up raw materials other than ores, e.g. That is, if surface area were maintained constant during a burn the combustion reaction would not run away to (theoretically) infinite as the pressure would reach an internal equilibrium. Write net ionic, complete ionic, and molecular equations for this reaction. Preferably, cyclohexane and N, N-dimethylformamide are mixed in a mass ratio of 1: 1. Power 24 (3), 499506 (2008). Both the Aluminum and the zirconium were basically fuels. Anal. The remainder in the sand core funnel is Al powder, and the ammonium perchlorate solution is in the filter flask; The recovery rate of Al powder is 99.7%, and the recovery rate of AP is 98.5%. Technol.163 (1). This visible signature, among other reasons, led to research in cleaner burning propellants with no visible signatures. 28 December 2020 | Combustion, Explosion, and Shock . One method of mixing flash is to put the components in the final device and handling the device will mix the flash powder. 3 is a schematic diagram of recovery of aluminum powder as a thermoplastic propellant, wherein a is the filtration separation of aluminum powder; and b is the aluminum powder obtained by recovery. The balanced equation for the reaction is: The stoichiometric ratio is 34.2% aluminum and 65.8% perchlorate by mass. Please help, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 09:57, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flash_powder&oldid=1124321452, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 09:57. composite propellent. The propellant they used was 21 percent aluminum, 59 percent ammonium perchlorate, and 20 percent plasticized polyvinyl chloride. Lycopodium powder is a yellow-tan dust-like powder historically used as a flash powder. Although this composition is fairly insensitive, it should be treated with care and respect. (c) Why is the aluminum powdered? Aluminum powder is standard spherical, average particle size D50=8 m, uncoated. The impact and friction sensitivities of the propellant decrease by 12% and 187% after using f-Al to replace s-Al. Flash powdersespecially those that use chlorateare often highly sensitive to friction, heat/flame and static electricity. Y.Liu, Y. T.Jiang, T. L.Zhang, et al., Thermal Kinetic Performance and Storage Life Analysis of a Series of High-Energy and Green Energetic Materials," J.Therm. Hobbyist pyrotechnicians usually use a method called diapering, in which the materials are poured separately onto a large piece of paper, which is then alternately lifted at each corner to roll the composition over itself and mix the components. Other ratios such as 6 KNO3/3 Al/2 S and 5 KNO3/2 Al/3 S also exist and work. Question: Post Lab Problem (5 points). 261289 (2001). Sci. 2003-2023 Chegg Inc. All rights reserved. F.S.Li, Bi-Directional Rotation Mill: Chinese Patent," ZL 200610096755.1. Space shuttle SRB motor consists of ammonium perchlorate (oxidizer, 69.6% by weight), aluminum (fuel, 16%), iron oxide (a catalyst, 0.4%), a polymer (such as PBAN or HTPB, serving as a binder that holds the mixture together and acting as secondary fuel, 12.04%), and an epoxy curing agent (1.96%). The various flash powder compositions should therefore not be handled by anyone who is unfamiliar with their properties, or the handling techniques required to maintain safety. 1. 4.5 out of 5 stars 165. Hexogen is pure, white crystalline without any additives, coatings or phlegmatizers, particle size <100 m. Sci. (1) mixing a thermoplastic propellant with a mixed solvent prepared from toluene and hexamethylphosphoramide according to a mass ratio of 1:1, wherein the mixed solvent comprises the following components in parts by mass: 1.5 adding into a container, heating and stirring at 80 for 8 min to prepare a propellant solution; (2) pouring the solution obtained in the step (1) into a sand core funnel with the aperture of 10 mu m, vacuumizing and filtering the propellant solution under the vacuum degree of-0.05 MPa, adding a mixed solvent of toluene and hexamethylphosphoramide with the mass of 1/3 into the sand core funnel again, filtering and cleaning the solid phase filler, and repeating the operation for three times, wherein the isolate in the sand core funnel is a mixture of AP and Al; (3) and (3) adding ethanol solvent into the funnel separated substance in the step (2), wherein the mass ratio of the solvent to the mixture of AP and Al is 3.0, the vacuum degree is-0.05 MPa, vacuumizing and filtering, adding a mixed solvent of ethanol and tetrahydrofuran with the mass of 1/3 again, filtering and cleaning, and repeating for three times. A spark of as little as 0.110 millijoules can set off certain mixtures. Flash powder is a pyrotechnic composition, a mixture of oxidizer and metallic fuel, which burns quickly and produces a loud noise regardless of confinement. The perchlorate serves as the oxidizer, while the binder and aluminium serve as the fuel. 2 is a schematic diagram of the recovery of ammonium perchlorate as a thermoplastic propellant; wherein a is AP filtration separation; b is volatilization of the solvent in the AP solution; c is recovered AP crystal. This composition, usually in a ratio of 5 parts potassium nitrate, to 3 parts aluminum powder, to 2 parts sulfur, is especially popular with hobbyists. Because of these phenomena, there exists an optimal non-stoichiometric composition for maximizing Isp of roughly 16% by mass, assuming the combustion reaction goes to completion inside the combustion chamber. Mater. Aluminium combustion inside the motor is the rate-limiting pathway since the liquid-aluminium droplets (even still liquid at temperatures 3000 K) limit the . [4] Modern recreations of photographic flash powders may avoid the use of barium salts because of their toxic nature. So it is once again a gibberish that I was reading on here as far as corrosion goes: http://www.amateurpyh__1#entry52634Tyron and Optimus are the ones who commented about corrosive nature of AP. 9. (m2), propellant density For best results, the aluminium powder should be "Dark Pyro" grade, with a flake particle shape, and a particle size of fewer than 10 micrometres. In military pyrotechnics involving magnesium fuels, external oxygen can be excluded by using hermetically sealed canisters. I fail to see how you're making any points with that first link. Flame 161 (2), 620630 (2014). Its propellant included Ammonium Perchlorate, Aluminum, Ballistite (powdered nitroglycerine, basically) and zirconium. - In addition, the burning rate of the f-Al/AP-based CMDB propellant is 5.5% higher. Aluminum powder generally accounts for 50-20% of solid rocket propellant. , Using Standard Molar Entropies), Gibbs Free Energy Concepts and Calculations, Environment, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Fuels, Biological Examples (*DNA Structural Transitions, etc. The propellant is most often composed of ammonium perchlorate (AP), an elastomer binder such as hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) or polybutadiene acrylic acid acrylonitrile prepolymer (PBAN), powdered metal (typically aluminium), and various burn rate catalysts. The remainder in the sand core funnel is Al powder, and the ammonium perchlorate solution is in the filter flask; (4) and (4) heating and concentrating the ammonium perchlorate solution collected in the step (3), cooling and crystallizing, wherein the heating temperature is 70 , and recovering the solvent to obtain the oxidant AP. Like all mixtures containing chlorates, it is extremely sensitive to friction, impact and ESD, and is considered unsafe in pyrotechnic devices that contain more than a few tens of milligrams of the mixture. 6. S. N.Asthana, C. N.Divekar, R.R.Khare, et al., Thermal Behaviour of AP Based CMDB Propellants with Stabilizers," Def. ), Galvanic/Voltaic Cells, Calculating Standard Cell Potentials, Cell Diagrams, Work, Gibbs Free Energy, Cell (Redox) Potentials, Appications of the Nernst Equation (e.g., Concentration Cells, Non-Standard Cell Potentials, Calculating Equilibrium Constants and pH), Interesting Applications: Rechargeable Batteries (Cell Phones, Notebooks, Cars), Fuel Cells (Space Shuttle), Photovoltaic Cells (Solar Panels), Electrolysis, Rust, Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics Controlling a Reaction, Method of Initial Rates (To Determine n and k), Arrhenius Equation, Activation Energies, Catalysts, Chem 14B Uploaded Files (Worksheets, etc. This is referred to as 'inertial confinement', and it is not to be confused with a detonation. Power 23 (1), 181185 (2007). . When the propellant is recovered, a solvent swelling mode is generally adopted, the mass ratio of the solvent to the propellant is up to more than 30, solvent waste is caused, and the recovery cost is high. Classified as a division 1.1 explosive if powdered into particles smaller than 15 microns in diameter or if powdered into larger particles but thoroughly dried. blindness, explosive amputation, permanent maiming, or disfigurement. Therefore, a particle's rate of temperature rise is maximized when the particle size is minimized. FIG. 32 (6), 520524 (2007). Combust Explos Shock Waves 56, 691696 (2020). 00. 7. Antimony trisulfide may be used as an alternative, and is more stable in storage.[2][3]. Though increasing the ratio of metal-fuel to oxidizer up to the stoichiometric point increases the combustion temperature, the presence of an increasing molar fraction of metal oxides, particularly aluminium oxide (Al2O3) precipitating from the gaseous solution creates globules of solids or liquids that slow down the flow velocity as the mean molecular mass of the flow increases. FIG. 29 (2), 29392946 (2002). Slow compositions tend to have lower sensitivity to stimuli, usually. The products were nitric oxide, chlorine, oxygen, and water vapor. Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. (m/s): Several geometric configurations are often used depending on the application and desired thrust curve: While the surface area can be easily tailored by careful geometric design of the propellant, the burn rate is dependent on several subtle factors: In summary, however, most formulations have a burn rate between 13mm/s at STP and 612mm/s at 68 atm. The propellant particle size distribution has a profound impact on APCP rocket motor performance. Sci. Chlorate mixes are still used when cost is the overriding concern because potassium chlorate is less expensive than perchlorate. For best results, the aluminum powder should be "Dark Pyro" grade, with a flake particle shape, and a particle size of less than 10 micrometres. 36, 7175 (2014). Some amateur pyrotechnicians choose to mix the composition by shaking in a closed paper container, as this is much quicker and more effective than diapering. Calorim. Error: Could not load template 'chatMobileLink' from group 'ipchat', Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant. K.Gnanaprakash, S. R.Chakravarthy, and R.Sarathi, Combustion Mechanism of Composite Solid Propellant Sandwiches Containing Nano-Aluminium," Combust. Correspondence to Sometimes a few percent of bicarbonate or carbonate buffer is added to the mixture to ensure the absence of acidic impurities. In the event of accidental ignition, debris from a multiple-pound flash powder explosion can be thrown hundreds of feet with sufficient force to kill or injure. Sometimes, sulfur is included in the mixture to increase the sensitivity. No matter the quantity, care must always be taken to prevent any electrostatic discharge or friction during mixing or handling, as these may cause accidental ignition. This application requires Javascript. A flake aluminum powder (f-Al) is prepared by a bi-directional rotation mill method using a spherical aluminum powder (s-Al) as a raw material. Ammonium perchlorate 7790-98-9X -232-235-1X X XXKE-01725 U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold Values % Ammonium perchlorate 7790-98-9 <=100 1.0 SARA 311/312 Hazard CategoriesSee section 2 for more information CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable Clean Air Act Not applicable OSHA - Occupational Safety and The invention discloses a method for recovering ammonium perchlorate and aluminum powder from a thermoplastic propellant, wherein the formula of the thermoplastic propellant comprises components such as a thermoplastic adhesive, ammonium perchlorate, aluminum powder and a combustion catalyst, and the method adopts a two-step solvent dissolution and vacuum filtration technology to separate the adhesive and a solid-phase filler in the thermoplastic propellant, so that the AP and Al powder in the thermoplastic propellant can be efficiently recovered. Further, the mass ratio of the first solvent to the thermoplastic propellant is 0.8-2.0. (390 nm) sensitive photoinitiator was employed, and the effect of the addition of aluminum . View the primary ISBN for: Problem 135A: The reaction of ammonium perchlorate and powdered aluminum in the booster rockets provides the energy to launch the space shuttle, (a) The products of the reaction of ammonium perchlorate and powdered aluminum are aluminum oxide, aluminum chloride, nitric oxide, and water. Decomposes at 130C and explodes at 380C [Mellor 2 Supp. Comparative example 1: the main operation was the same as in example 4 except that only N, N-dimethylformamide was added in the step (1), and the recovery of AP was finally obtained as 82.6%. b I am far more concerned about corrosive nature of AP/Al as for storing purposes. For photographic use, mixtures containing magnesium and nitrates are made much more fuel rich. - Amonium perchlorate . Fuels for composite propellants are generally metallic powders, with aluminum being the most common. 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