Kinetic analysis of the thermal decomposition of three LOVA gun propellants based on RDX and nitrocellulose

S Delbarre, L Courty, M William-Louis - Journal of Thermal Analysis and …, 2024 - Springer
The undesired ignition of ammunitions during their different stages of life can lead to
hazardous situations for goods and people. To tackle these potential issues, low …

Laser Ignition of Two Low-Vulnerability RDX-Based Gun Propellants: Influence of the Atmosphere on Ignition and Combustion Properties

S Delbarre, L Courty, M William-Louis… - Combustion Science …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Designed to increase safety of people and property during their different stages of life
(storage, transportation, handling), low-vulnerability ammunitions (LOVA) can lead to …

High‐Pressure Combustion Studies of Energetic Materials

RA Yetter, E Boyer - Nano and Micro‐Scale Energetic Materials …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pressure plays a significant role in determining the burning rate of a propellant.
Experimental measurements of burning rates are essential for quantifying their magnitudes …