THE USE OF RED PHOSPHORUS IN PYROTECHNICS - RESULTS OF AN INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION

摘要

This paper provides an overview of the collaborative programme undertaken by Australia, United Kingdom and United States under the auspices of The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) WPN TP-4 to develop the scientific understanding of how the physical and chemical characteristics of red phosphorus correlate with the processing, performance, safety and service life of military pyrotechnic compositions containing this material. This recently completed programme has been successful in increasing the scientific understanding of the chemical and physical properties of red phosphorus. As a result of the collaboration, solutions have been found which will prevent many of the problems that have occurred in the past associated with the use of red phosphorus in military pyrotechnic systems.