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Development of Non-Toxic Cores for Small Caliber Projectiles
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 1
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Fiscal Year: 1995Title: Development of Non-Toxic Cores for Small Caliber ProjectilesAgency / Branch: DOD / ARMYContract: N/AAward Amount: $70,000.00
Abstract:
The use of lead projectile cores in current U.S. Army small caliber ammunition has caused increasing concern over the environmental contamination of military firing ranges and surrounding areas. A number of military firing ranges are in danger of being closed due to high levels of lead contamination. TRI/Austin proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of developing a non-toxic, lead free, cost effective, injection molded projectile core made from a high density powder metal alloy combined with a state-of-the-art polymer binder. Compatible polymer binders with excellent adhesion will be determined by using a unique method to characterize the surface charge or zeta potential of the metallic particle surface. The powder metal alloy-polymer core will have a density similar to a lead core and will perform ballistically like a lead core. Polymer binders such as polyetherimide, polypthalimide, nylon 6,6 nylon 11 and nylon 12 will be mixed with a metal alloy such as tungsten-copper for injection molding. Degradation additives will be investigated to accelerate the polymer binder's degradation once the projectile core is spent.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Dr. Alan V. Bray
5122632101Business Contact:
Texas Research Institute
9063 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX 78733EIN/Tax ID:DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Army |
Award ID: 28707 |
Program Year/Program: 1995 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 28707 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |