Clearly, nitrocellulose characterization is a difficult
task. However, previous investigators have developed the
required methodology for application to new studies.
Solution properties of nitrocellulose are especially complex,
depending on solvent properties, temperature, nitrocellulose
molecular weight characteristics and nitrocellulose DOS
homogeneity. The realization of the time dependance of these
properties has added to the complexity.
Mechanical characterization of nitrocellulose propellants
appears to be an emerging technology. The morphological
intricacy of nitrocellulose propellants in addition to the
chemical complexity of nitrocellulose has hampered direct
correlation of the polymeric properties of nitrocellulose wi th
propellant mechanical behavior and subsequently ballistic
performance. / Master of Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/40598 |
| Date | 12 January 2010 |
| Creators | Worrell, William J. |
| Contributors | Chemistry, Ward, Thomas C., Bell, Harold M., Taylor, Larry T. |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Master's project |
| Format | BTD, application/pdf |
| Relation | LD5655.V851_1990.W677.pdf |
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