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Processing Methodology for Reactives Enhanced Munitions

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8651-05-C-0102
Agency Tracking Number: F041-172-1233
Amount: $747,567.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF04-172
Solicitation Number: 2004.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2004
Award Year: 2005
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2005-06-09
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2008-03-10
Small Business Information
3292 E. Hemisphere Loop
Tucson, AZ 85706-5013
United States
DUNS: 000000000
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Kenneth Knittel
 Mr.
 (520) 434-6316
 kknittel@acrtucson.com
Business Contact
 Mr. Brett Waldo
Title: Controller
Phone: (520) 573-6300
Email: bwaldo@acrtucson.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

ACR will develop strong tailored composite polymer formulations capable of energy release as needed for a range of structural applications. Materials developed under the Phase I effort (Fibrous Monolith formulations of iron oxide/aluminum, bismuth oxide/aluminum, Teflon/aluminum) will be used as a foundation with specific strength and density targets for intended applications. The initial effort will focus on development of a strong composite system, capable of meeting the structural requirements for gas gun testing, UAV components, and hollow cylinders for airburst applications. The balance of the effort will include modeling the architecture for enhanced strength, improving the energetic activity of the reactive systems, investigation and development of initiation systems for composite layed-up and bulk composites, evaluation of the total energy available using x-ray flash photography and calorimetric measurements. Once characterizations of reactivity and strength development have been completed the fabrication of components will be pursued. Thorough understanding of the influences the materials, processes, additives, forming and layup along with modeling of the structures will allow ACR to manufacture components that meet or exceed the required strengths and densities for the planned components.

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