Pyrotechnic Mixtures for Production of Gas Generator Charges for Base Bleed Projectiles Based on Ascorbic Acid as an Organic Fuel

 

Jelena Petković-Cvetković

Vladimir Milović

Siniša Pašagić

Danica Simić

Ljiljana Jelisavac

Jovica Nešić

 

Influence of the composition of pyrotechnic mixtures based on organic fuel (ascorbic acid) on the burn rate, heat of combustion and ignition temperature was examined. Results have shown that all of the tested mixtures meet the quality requirements for application as gas generators for Base Bleed projectiles. The composition of the pyrotechnic mixture with the highest values of heat of combustion and burn rate and the lowest ignition temperature is selected as the most suitable for this application.

Key words: Pyrotechnic mixtures, Base Bleed projectile, gas generator, ascorbic acid, burn rate, ignition.