New classes of reactive systems that are characterized by nano-scale heterogeneity and
possess extremely high reactivity, as compared to that for similar reactive systems with micro …

Nanothermites are the most important family of energetic materials in contemporary
pyrotechnics. This article traces the main research which was carried out in this still recent …

A general theory of ignition and combustion of nano-and micron-sized aluminum particles is
developed. The oxidation process is divided into several stages based on phase …

Metal combustion has received renewed interest largely as a result of the ability to produce
and characterize metallic nanoparticles. Much of the highly desirable traits of nanosized …

Propellant compositions include an energetic binder, such as nitrocellulose, and a
stabilized, encapsulated red phosphorous as a ballistic modifier. The propellant composition …

A primer composition that includes red phosphorus having an acid scavenger and a polymer
thereon. The primer composition includes at least one other component that is substantially …

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Aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs), due to their high energy density, are important materials
for propulsion systems, material synthesis and hydrogen generation. However, the oxidation …

The use of fluorine as an oxidizing agent in aluminum (Al)-based thermite reactions yields
higher peak pressures and an increase in gas production compared with oxygen-containing …

One of the open questions in understanding the reactivity of nanometric metal/metal oxide
particulate composites is the relative role of gas–solid vs. condensed state reactions. This …