The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants
The ageing of double base (DB) rocket propellants is the result of chemical decomposition reactions and physical processes, causing degradation of a number of relevant propellant properties (such as reduction in stabilizer and nitroglycerine (NG) content, reduction of the mean molecular mass of nitr...
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| author | Matecic Musanic, Sanja Suceska, Muhamed Culjak, Ruzica |
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| description | The ageing of double base (DB) rocket propellants is the result of chemical decomposition reactions and physical processes, causing degradation of a number of relevant propellant properties (such as reduction in stabilizer and nitroglycerine (NG) content, reduction of the mean molecular mass of nitrocellulose (NC) etc.), which is reflected in a decrease in the reliable service life time of DB propellants. This is the reason why the study of processes of ageing and their consequences (effects) is so important. In this paper we have studied the kinetics of DB rocket propellant decomposition during their artificial ageing, i.e. at elevated temperatures. The kinetic parameters were obtained by measurements of the stabilizer/Ethyl Centralite (EC) content and the mean molecular mass reduction of NC, during artificial ageing at temperatures of 80, 85 and 90 °C. Consumption of the EC was observed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), whilst the reduction in the mean molecular mass of NC was monitored using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). It has been shown that artificial ageing of DB propellant causes significant EC consumption and a reduction in the mean molecular mass of NC, from the very beginning of ageing. EC is entirely consumed after 120 days at 80 °C, and is followed by the intensive reactions of NC decomposition. Significant changes in the mean molecular mass of NC starts after 60 days of ageing at 90 °C (or ~250 days at 80 °C). The results obtained from the kinetic data have shown that the activation energy of DB propellant decomposition, determined on the basis of changes in the mean molecular mass of NC is 145.09 kJ·mol-1, whilst the activation energyof decomposition obtained on the basis of EC consumption is 142.98 kJ·mol-1, which is consistent with available literature values [1, 2]. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/803132021-01-05T07:06:08Z The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants Matecic Musanic, Sanja Suceska, Muhamed Culjak, Ruzica Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Energy materials The ageing of double base (DB) rocket propellants is the result of chemical decomposition reactions and physical processes, causing degradation of a number of relevant propellant properties (such as reduction in stabilizer and nitroglycerine (NG) content, reduction of the mean molecular mass of nitrocellulose (NC) etc.), which is reflected in a decrease in the reliable service life time of DB propellants. This is the reason why the study of processes of ageing and their consequences (effects) is so important. In this paper we have studied the kinetics of DB rocket propellant decomposition during their artificial ageing, i.e. at elevated temperatures. The kinetic parameters were obtained by measurements of the stabilizer/Ethyl Centralite (EC) content and the mean molecular mass reduction of NC, during artificial ageing at temperatures of 80, 85 and 90 °C. Consumption of the EC was observed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), whilst the reduction in the mean molecular mass of NC was monitored using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). It has been shown that artificial ageing of DB propellant causes significant EC consumption and a reduction in the mean molecular mass of NC, from the very beginning of ageing. EC is entirely consumed after 120 days at 80 °C, and is followed by the intensive reactions of NC decomposition. Significant changes in the mean molecular mass of NC starts after 60 days of ageing at 90 °C (or ~250 days at 80 °C). The results obtained from the kinetic data have shown that the activation energy of DB propellant decomposition, determined on the basis of changes in the mean molecular mass of NC is 145.09 kJ·mol-1, whilst the activation energyof decomposition obtained on the basis of EC consumption is 142.98 kJ·mol-1, which is consistent with available literature values [1, 2]. Published version 2015-07-16T02:43:07Z 2019-12-06T13:47:01Z 2015-07-16T02:43:07Z 2019-12-06T13:47:01Z 2013 2013 Journal Article Matecic Musanic, S., Suceska, M., & Culjak, R. (2013). The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants. Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 10(2), 245-262. 1733-7178 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80313 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38342 http://www.wydawnictwa.ipo.waw.pl/cejem/vol-10-2-2013/ en Central European journal of energetic materials © 2013 Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry. This paper was published in Central European Journal of Energetic Materials and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry. The published version is available at: [http://www.wydawnictwa.ipo.waw.pl/cejem/vol-10-2-2013/]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 18 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Energy materials Matecic Musanic, Sanja Suceska, Muhamed Culjak, Ruzica The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title | The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title_full | The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title_fullStr | The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title_full_unstemmed | The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title_short | The applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| title_sort | applicability of chromatographic methods in the investigation of ageing processes in double base rocket propellants |
| topic | DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Energy materials |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80313 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38342 http://www.wydawnictwa.ipo.waw.pl/cejem/vol-10-2-2013/ |
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