Applications of High-Nitrogen Energetics in Pyrotechnics: Development of Perchlorate-Free Red Star M126A1 Hand-Held Signal Formulations with Superior Luminous Intensities and Burn Times

摘要

Perchlorate-free hand-held signal illuminant formulations for the M126A1 red star parachute have been developed. The formulations exhibited longer burn times and higher luminous intensities compared to the US Army in-service M126A1 formulation. The perchlorate-free formulations derive their enhanced performance from the inclusion of strontium bis-(1-methyl-5-nitriminotetrazolate) monohydrate, the choice of magnesium used, and replacing a polyester binder system with an epoxy binder system.