Super-Thermite (Al/Fe2O3) Fluorocarbon Nanocomposite with Stimulated Infrared Thermal Signature via Extended Primary Combustion Zones for Effective Countermeasures of Infrared Seekers

Super-thermites can offer large amount of energy up to 16736 J/g. Flares based on super-thermites can offer superior thermal signature to countermeasure infrared (IR) guided missile seekers. This study reports on the sustainable fabrication of mono-dispersed Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles of 3 nm average pa...

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Published in:Journal of inorganic and organometallic polymers and materials 2018-11, Vol.28 (6), p.2231-2240
Main Authors: Elbasuney, Sherif, Elsaidy, Amir, Kassem, Mohamed, Tantawy, Hesham, Sadek, Ramy, Fahd, Ahmed, Gobara, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetone
Aluminum
Chemical synthesis
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Colloids
Combustion
Flame propagation
Flame temperature
Granulation
Image analysis
Infrared signatures
Inorganic Chemistry
Metal fuels
Missile control
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Organic Chemistry
Perfluorocarbons
Polymer Sciences
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Thermites
Wave propagation
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Summary:Super-thermites can offer large amount of energy up to 16736 J/g. Flares based on super-thermites can offer superior thermal signature to countermeasure infrared (IR) guided missile seekers. This study reports on the sustainable fabrication of mono-dispersed Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles of 3 nm average particle size. Colloidal Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles were harvested from their synthesis medium and re-dispersed in acetone. Fluorocarbon polymers (teflon and viton) as well as aluminum metal fuel were integrated into Fe 2 O 3 /acetone colloid. The colloid mixture was granulated and mold pressed to develop the desired grain. The impact of Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles on thermal signature was assessed using (FT-MIR 1–6 µm) spectrometer. Flame propagation was investigated by video imaging of combustion wave. Combustion zones were quantified using image analysis. Quantification of flame temperature and main IR emitting species was performed using ICT thermodynamic code (virgin 2008). Nanocomposite flare with 12 wt% Fe 2 O 3 offered an increase in the intensity of β band by 230% to that of reference formulation. The primary reaction zone was extended by 164%. Super-thermite particles not only offered superior spectral performance but also altered the combustion mechanism.
ISSN:1574-1443
1574-1451
DOI:10.1007/s10904-018-0886-8