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Ignition and Combustion Behaviors of Nanocomposite Al/MoO3

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

John J. Granier  and
Michelle L. Pantoya
John J. Granier
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Tech University
Michelle L. Pantoya
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Tech University
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Abstract

Flame propagation in Al/MoO3 thermites is measured as a function of bulk density and initial sample temperature. The composites are composed of nano-scale reactant particles mixed and pressure molded to between 49 and 73% of the theoretical maximum density. A relationship between cylindrical die pressure and final pellet density is derived. Experiments are also performed by initially pre-heating samples to a uniform temperature ranging from 20 to 200 °C. Ignition sensitivity was determined by measuring the ignition delay time and temperature using a 50-W CO2 laser and thermocouples, respectively. Combustion wave speeds were measured using high-speed imaging diagnostics. Results allow comparison of combustion behaviors associated with nano- vs. micron-scale particle composites. The nano-scale particle composites are extremely sensitive to ignition, especially when initially preheated. Combustion wave speeds for the compressed nano-composites were found to double when compared to the micron-scale composites.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 800: Symposium AA – Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Energetic/Reactive Nanomaterials , 2003 , AA5.3
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2004

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