EP3642175B1 - Zusammensetzung für einbasiges treibladungspulver für munition und munition mit einer solchen zusammensetzung - Google Patents

Zusammensetzung für einbasiges treibladungspulver für munition und munition mit einer solchen zusammensetzung Download PDF

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EP3642175B1
EP3642175B1 EP17791467.8A EP17791467A EP3642175B1 EP 3642175 B1 EP3642175 B1 EP 3642175B1 EP 17791467 A EP17791467 A EP 17791467A EP 3642175 B1 EP3642175 B1 EP 3642175B1
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  • the present invention relates to a composition for single-base propelling powder for ammunition and an ammunition provided with such composition for propelling powder.
  • composition for propelling powder according to the invention may be used in artillery ammunition, particularly in ammunition with a caliber comprised between 40mm and 155mm.
  • an ammunition both civil and military, consists of the assembly of a projectile and a propelling charge.
  • the propelling charge consists of a so-called propelling powder and an ignition system.
  • the main element of the propelling charge is the propelling powder.
  • Propelling powders are classified according to the number of active components that constitute them, that is, in other words, the number of explosive bases.
  • Active component or “explosive base” is intended to mean a compound capable of developing propulsion energy.
  • nitrocellulose with high nitrogen content (known as gun cotton) and nitrocellulose with a medium nitrogen content (known as collodion cotton), typically obtained from cotton flakes or from other plant forms, i.e. so-called arboreal nitrocellulose, are used in the production of propelling powders.
  • gun cotton nitrocellulose with high nitrogen content
  • collodion cotton typically obtained from cotton flakes or from other plant forms, i.e. so-called arboreal nitrocellulose
  • compositions of propelling powders in addition to the active components, other components are present with a specific function, listed below: - plasticizers, which enable the workability of the nitrocellulose; - stabilizers, adapted to ensure the safety and stability over time of the propelling powder.
  • flash-reducer components may also be included directly in the propelling powder, so as to reduce the so-called muzzle flash at the mouth of the barrel of the weapon system.
  • the plasticizers used in single-base propelling powders are constituted by inert materials, while in the other families, the nitroester, in addition to acting as an active component, also acts as a nitrocellulose plasticizer.
  • plasticizers used in single-base propelling powders are dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
  • DNT Dinitrotoluene
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  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • compositions of single-base propelling powder for ammunition that are devoid of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and that at the same time guarantee workability and performance similar to those of propelling powders containing these two substances are not known.
  • “Workability” is intended to mean both the capacity of the composition to be subject to a gelatinization process by which the nitrocellulose mass coagulates into a gelatinous state (gel) without separation of liquid, and the capacity of the materials used to mix themselves homogeneously and with stability over time. The performance is, however, tied to the energy of the final composition, represented, for the propelling powders, by the calorific value.
  • a grain of propelling powder is defined by typical dimensions (variable from case to case): the number of longitudinal through holes, the diameter of the holes, the outer diameter, and the length. It is essential for proper ballistic behavior that the holes are symmetrical and reproducible.
  • the obtainment of propelling powder grains having a well-defined geometry is directly related to the workability of the composition. This confirms the importance of the workability of a propelling powder composition.
  • US3785888 discloses a gas-generating composition
  • a gas-generating composition comprising 19 wt.% of nitrocellulose, 1 wt.% of ethyl centralite and 3 wt.% of dibutyl sebacate as a plasticizer.
  • US3690970 discloses a single base powder comprising 93.8% of nitrocellulose, 1.0% of diphenylamine as a stabilizer and 4.7% of dibutyl phthalate as a plasticizer.
  • US 2016/244382 discloses that dibutyl phthalate (used as a burn rate modifier/plasticizer in propellants) is toxic and dibutyl sebacate in a list of optional burn rate modifiers.
  • the object of the present invention is to eliminate in whole or in part the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art by providing a composition for single-base propelling powder for ammunition which is devoid of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and which at the same time ensures workability and performance comparable to conventional single-base propelling powders containing these two substances.
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a composition for a single-base propelling powder for ammunition which is devoid of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and which may be made with production costs comparable to conventional single-base propelling powders containing these two substances.
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • the present invention relates to a composition for single-base propelling powder for ammunition and an ammunition provided with such composition for propelling powder.
  • composition for propelling powder according to the invention may be used in artillery ammunition, particularly in ammunition with a caliber comprised between 40mm and 155mm.
  • the composition for single-base propelling powder consists of:
  • composition for propelling powder may optionally also contain traces of one or more solvents and water.
  • the aforementioned inert plasticizing component is constitued by dibutyl sebacate (DBS).
  • DBS dibutyl sebacate
  • Dibutyl sebacate is present in the composition with a content comprised between 1% and 10% by weight based on the total amount by weight of nitrocellulose, nitrocellulose stabilizing component, inert plasticizer component and, if present, flash-reducer component.
  • the percentages (%) by weight of the single components refer to the dry part of the composition, with 'dry part' meaning the composition's total components excluded any solvents and water.
  • the content of any solvents and water is counted "out of a hundred", i.e. as the number of parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the total of all other components (dry part of the composition).
  • workability is intended to mean both the ability of the composition to be subject to a gelatinization process, whereby the nitrocellulose mass coagulates into a gelatinous state (gel) without separation of liquid and the capacity of the materials used to mix themselves homogeneously and with stability over time.
  • the material thus obtained may be drawn/extruded and subsequently subjected to a cutting process in order to give it a well-defined shape.
  • the obtainment of propelling powder grains having a well-defined geometry is directly related to the workability of the composition.
  • a grain of propelling powder is defined by typical dimensions (variable from case to case): the number of longitudinal through holes, the diameter of the holes, the outer diameter, the length. It is essential for proper ballistic behavior that the holes are symmetrical and reproducible. This can only be achieved if the propelling powder composition is workable in the sense specified above.
  • the performance is tied to the energy of the final composition, represented, for the propelling powders, by the calorific value.
  • the content by weight of dibutyl sebacate in the composition of propelling powder according to the present invention is not higher than the content by weight of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) present in conventional single-base propelling powders.
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • dibutyl sebacate is neither classified as a carcinogenic compound nor as a compound that is harmful to fertility and the fetus.
  • dibutyl sebacate is thus a compound particularly suitable for the complete replacement of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) as an inert plasticizer in single-base propelling powders.
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • the dibutyl sebacate is present in the composition with a content comprised between 2% and 7% by weight. Even more preferably, the dibutyl sebacate is present in the composition with a weight content between 3% and 5%.
  • the different percentages of plasticizer affect the plasticity of the mixture during extrusion. It has been found that the preferred ranges indicated above allow to obtain more easily a correct extrusion of the composition and the subsequent size of the extrusion in grains of propelling powder, without causing deformation phenomena of the extrusion neither at the output of the extruder, nor after the cutting phase.
  • the composition for propelling powder according to the invention is single base, wherein the explosive base (or single active component) is constituted by nitrocellulose.
  • nitrocellulose is selected from among nitrocelluloses with high nitrogen content (known as gun cotton) and nitrocelluloses with a medium nitrogen content (known as collodion cotton), typically obtained from cotton flakes or from other plant forms, i.e., so-called arboreal nitrocellulose.
  • gun cotton nitrocelluloses with high nitrogen content
  • collodion cotton typically obtained from cotton flakes or from other plant forms, i.e., so-called arboreal nitrocellulose.
  • nitrocellulose is present with a content by weight comprised between 82.5% and 98%. Even more preferably, nitrocellulose is present with a content by weight comprised between 89% and 94.5%.
  • the energy, i.e. the calorific value, of the propelling powder is directly linked to nitrocellulose content, in addition to the nitrogen content thereof.
  • the composition includes at least one nitrocellulose stabilizing component.
  • the aforementioned nitrocellulose stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of nitramines, nitrosamines, ureas, derivatives of such compounds or mixtures thereof.
  • the aforementioned nitrocellulose stabilizer may be selected from diphenylamine and n-nitrosodiphenylamine, while from their derivatives it may be selected from 2-nitrodiphenylamine, 4-nitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-2-nitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-4-nitrodiphenylamine, 2,2'-dinitrodiphenylamine, 2,4-dinitrodiphenylamine, 2,4'-dinitrodiphenylamine, 4,4'-dinitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-2,4'-dinitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-4,4'-dinitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-2-nitrodiphenylamine, 2,2'-dinitrodiphenylamine, 2,4-dinitrodiphenylamine, 2,4'-dinitrodiphenylamine, N-nitroso-4-nitrodiphenylamine, 2,4-
  • the aforementioned nitrocellulose stabilizer may be selected from dimethylnitrosamine and n,n-diethylnitrosamine,
  • the aforementioned nitrocellulose stabilizer may be selected from ethyl-centralite (1,3-diethyl-1,3-diphenylurea) and acardite (Type I: 1,1-diphenylurea; Type II: 1-methyl -3,3-diphenylurea), while among their derivatives it may selected from 2-nitroethylcentralite, 4-nitroethylcentralite, 2,2'-dinitroethylcentralite, 2,4-dinitroethylcentralite, 2,4'- dinitroethylcentralite, 4,4'-dinitroethylcentralite, N-nitroso-N-ethylaniline, 2-nitro-N-ethylaniline, 4-nitro-N-ethylaniline, 4-nitro-N-nitroso-N-ethylaniline, 2,4-dinitro-N-ethylaniline.
  • 2-nitroethylcentralite 1,3-diethy
  • the aforementioned at least one stabilizing component of nitrocellulose is constituted by ethyl centralite (1,3-diethyl-1,3-diphenylurea).
  • the composition includes a single nitrocellulose stabilizing component, constituted by ethyl centralite (1,3-diethyl-1,3-diphenylurea).
  • ethyl centralite (1,3-diethyl-1,3-diphenylurea / EC) in addition to the stabilizing effect, also provides a plasticizing effect, actively contributing to the workability of the final mixture.
  • DBS dibutyl sebacate
  • said nitrocellulose stabilizing component is present with a content comprised between 1% and 5% by weight. Even more preferably, said stabilizing component is present with a content between 2.5% and 3.5% by weight. In the above weight percentages, it is possible to incorporate the stabilizer into the final composition in the proper amount so as to guarantee the desired stability of the final product over time.
  • the composition may optionally include at least one flash-reducer component.
  • the aforementioned at least one flash-reducer component is present with a content by weight comprised between 0.5% and 2.5%.
  • the aforementioned at least one flash-reducer component is composed of potassium sulfate (K 2 SO 4 ).
  • the composition for single-base propelling powder has the following formulation:
  • the composition for single-base propelling powder has the following formulation:
  • the composition for propelling powder may optionally also contain traces of one or more solvents and water.
  • the content of any solvents and water is calculated as content in addition to the dry part of the composition, in terms of the number of parts solvent per 100 parts of the total of other components of the composition.
  • the total content of solvents (including water) may reach up to 1.5 parts by weight per 100 parts of the dry part of the composition (nitrocellulose, plasticizer, stabilizer and, if present, flash-reducer).
  • compositions of propelling powders have been produced for different types of ammunition.
  • compositions of single-base propelling powder produced according to the invention are shown below for four different artillery ammunitions of which the caliber is reported.
  • composition For some examples of composition, a comparative example of a conventional composition of single-base propelling powder used for the same ammunition is provided.
  • a first example (example 1) relates to a composition of single-base propelling powder for 40mm L70 caliber ammunition. Composition values are provided in Table 1. Table 1 - Example 1 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 91.2 ⁇ 2.0 dibutyl sebacate 5.0 ⁇ 1.2 ethyl centralite 3.2 ⁇ 1.0 K 2 SO 4 0.6 ⁇ 0.2
  • Table 2 shows the data relating to a conventional composition of single-base propelling powder used for the same ammunition.
  • Table 2 - Comparative example propelling powder M1 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 83.3 ⁇ 2.0 Dinitrotoluene 9.8 ⁇ 2.0 Dibutyl phthalate 4.9 ⁇ 1.0 Diphenylamine 1.0 + 0.2 / -0.1 K 2 SO 4 1.0 ⁇ 0.3
  • composition of propelling powder according to the invention was produced using the same production line and the same production parameters as the conventional one (M1) without any alteration of the finished product.
  • the composition according to the invention thus has a workability similar to the conventional one.
  • the calorific value of the composition according to the invention was found to be in line with the reference (M1), as well as the ballistic characteristics, in particular the velocity at the mouth and the pressure developed in the weapon by the ammunition of which the propulsion system provides for the use of the new propelling powder.
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention has been subjected to chemical-physical and ballistic characterization with complete success. This has confirmed that the composition of the propelling powder according to the invention ensures performance similar to the conventional one.
  • a second example (example 2) relates to a composition of single-base propelling powder for 155mm caliber ammunition, in particular for bottom propelling charges.
  • Composition values are provided in Table 3.
  • Table 3 - Example 2 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 93.3 ⁇ 2.0 dibutyl sebacate 3.0 ⁇ 1.0 ethyl centralite 3.1 ⁇ 1.0 K 2 SO 4 0.6 ⁇ 0.2
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention was subjected to chemical-physical and ballistic characterization with complete success. This has confirmed that the composition according to the invention has adequate workability and ensures adequate performance.
  • a third example (example 3) relates to a composition of single-base propelling powder for 100mm caliber ammunition. Composition values are provided in Table 4. Table 4 - Example 3 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 91.0 ⁇ 2.0 dibutyl sebacate 4.9 ⁇ 1.2 ethyl centralite 3.0 ⁇ 0.8 K 2 SO 4 1.1 ⁇ 0.2
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention has been subjected to chemical-physical and ballistic characterization with complete success. This has confirmed that the composition according to the invention has adequate workability and ensures adequate performance.
  • a fourth example (example 4) relates to a composition of single-base propelling powder for 76mm L62 caliber ammunition. Composition values are provided in Table 5. Table 5 - Example 4 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 92.0 ⁇ 2.0 dibutyl sebacate 3.0 ⁇ 1.0 ethyl centralite 2.8 ⁇ 0.8 K 2 SO 4 2.2 ⁇ 0.4
  • Table 6 shows the data relating to a conventional composition of single-base propelling powder used for the same ammunition.
  • Table 6 - Comparative example propelling powder M6 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 85.3 ⁇ 2.0 Dinitrotoluene 9.8 ⁇ 2.0 Dibutyl phthalate 2.9 ⁇ 1.0 Diphenylamine 1.0 + 0.2 / -0.1 K 2 SO 4 1.0 ⁇ 0.3
  • composition of propelling powder according to the invention was produced using the same production line and the same production parameters as the conventional (M6) one without any alteration to the finished product.
  • the composition according to the invention thus has a workability similar to the conventional one.
  • the calorific value of the composition according to the invention, as well as the ballistic characteristics, was found to be in line with the reference (M6) in particular the velocity at the mouth and the pressure developed in the weapon by the ammunition, the propulsion system of which provides for the use of propelling powder according to the invention.
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention has been subjected to chemical-physical and ballistic characterization with complete success. This has confirmed that the composition of the propelling powder according to the invention ensures similar performance to the conventional one.
  • a fifth example (example 5) relates to a composition of single-base propelling powder for 155mm caliber ammunition, produced according to the invention.
  • the composition is devoid of a flash-reducer component.
  • Composition values are provided in Table 7.
  • Table 7 - Example 5 Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight Nitrocellulose 91.8 ⁇ 2.0 dibutyl sebacate 5.0 ⁇ 1. 2 ethyl centralite 3.2 ⁇ 1.0
  • Table 8 shows the data for a conventional composition of single-base propelling powder used for the same ammunition.
  • Component % by weight Possible variant % by weight
  • composition of propelling powder according to the invention was produced using the same production line and the same production parameters as the conventional one without any alteration of the finished product.
  • the composition according to the invention thus has a workability similar to the conventional one.
  • the calorific value of the composition according to the invention, as well as the ballistic characteristics, was found to be in line with the reference, in particular the velocity at the mouth and the pressure developed in the weapon by the ammunition, the propulsion system of which provides for the use of the new propelling powder.
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention was subjected to chemical-physical and ballistic characterization with complete success. This has confirmed that the composition of the propelling powder according to the invention ensures similar performance to the conventional one.
  • composition of single-base propelling powder for ammunition according to the invention is obtainable by the same production processes used to produce conventional compositions of single-base propelling powder.
  • propelling powders were produced according to the following production scheme (which should be understood as a purely non-limiting example):
  • NC nitrocellulose
  • the NC in order to be transported, the NC has a water content of approximately 30%.
  • the solvents capable of gelatinizing the NC must be present.
  • the gelatinization of NC takes place using ethyl ether and ethanol, in the ratio 65/35.
  • Gelatinization is a process through which a partial solubilization of the nitrocellulose occurs, through which a macromolecular superstructure is generated that, when the evaporation is completed, leads to the final structure of the grain of the propelling powder.
  • step 1 The mixing of the nitrocellulose with the other components of the composition (step 1) was carried out in the presence of solvents (in particular water, alcohol and ether) so as to allow the gelatinization of the component mixture and consequently allow its workability.
  • solvents in particular water, alcohol and ether
  • the extrusion step occurs using certain molds according to the application, i.e., the type of ammunition to which the propelling powder is destined.
  • the die speed is able to influence the final structure of the grain of powder.
  • the cutting speed must be correctly adjusted to obtain grains of powder with the desired length.
  • the design of the mold for the die is very important, it must take into account the correct feeding, the stresses transmitted to the mold, and the shrinkage of the propelling powder after drying.
  • the action of the plasticizer (DBS) is decisive, which makes it possible to extrude through the die bushings the propelling mixture, so that the final grain maintains the geometric characteristics established in the design phase, to which is associated the ballistic performance in subsequent use.
  • the homogenization stage (stage 6)
  • Stages 4 and 5 relate to the reduction in the finished product of the content of all volatile substances used during the various stages of production. This has a dual object: to preserve the ballistic features of the final product and to make the product safer after the packaging phase.
  • the composition of the propelling powder according to the invention may contain traces of solvents and water used in the production process.
  • the total content of solvents i.e. solvents and water used in the production process, is such that it does not disturb chemical and performance stability over time.
  • the total content of solvents (including water) may reach up to 1.5 parts by weight per 100 parts of the totality of the other components of the composition (nitrocellulose, plasticizer, stabilizer and, if present, flash-reducer).
  • the homogenization stage (stage 6) allows a batch of powder starting from a production batch. At this stage, the powder grains are mixed to ensure the homogeneity of the powder batch and are packed in suitable containers.
  • composition of the propelling powder according to the invention is in the form of extruded grains having a prevalent longitudinal direction of development.
  • such grains are provided with a plurality of longitudinal through holes.
  • An object of the present invention is also an ammunition characterized by the fact that it is provided with a propelling powder having a composition according to the present invention and in particular as described previously.
  • the aforementioned ammunition has a caliber between 40 mm and 155 mm.
  • the ammunition has a caliber of 40 mm, 76 mm, 100 mm or 155 mm.
  • the invention provides many advantages already described in part.
  • composition for a single-base propelling powder for ammunition according to the invention is devoid of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and at the same time ensures workability and performance similar to conventional single-base propelling powders containing these two substances.
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate
  • composition for single-base propelling powder for ammunition is devoid of dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and may be achieved by processes similar to those used to obtain conventional single-base propelling powders. Production costs are therefore comparable to conventional single-base propelling powders containing dinitrotoluene (DNT) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
  • DNT dinitrotoluene
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate

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  1. Zusammensetzung für einbasiges Treibladungspulver für Munition, bestehend aus Nitrocellulose als Sprengstoffbasis, einer inerten plastifizierenden Komponente, mindestens einer Nitrocellulosestabilisierungskomponente und optional einer Flammreduzierkomponente und Spuren von einem oder mehreren Lösungsmitteln und Wasser, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die inerte plastifizierende Komponente durch Dibutylsebacat (DBS) gebildet ist, wobei das Dibutylsebacat mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 1 und 10 Gew.-% liegt.
  2. Zusammensetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Dibutylsebacat mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 2 und 7 Gew.-% liegt.
  3. Zusammensetzung nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Dibutylsebacat mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 3 und 5 Gew.-% liegt.
  4. Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die mindestens eine Nitrocellulosestabilisierungskomponente aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Nitraminen, Nitrosaminen, Harnstoffen, Derivaten dieser Verbindungen oder Gemischen davon ausgewählt ist.
  5. Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die mindestens eine Stabilisierungskomponente der Nitrocellulose durch 1,3-Diethyl-1,3-diphenylharnstoff gebildet ist.
  6. Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Nitrocellulosestabilisierungskomponente mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 1 und 5 Gew.-% liegt.
  7. Zusammensetzung nach Anspruch 6, wobei die Nitrocellulosestabilisierungskomponente mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 2,5 und 3,5 Gew.-% liegt.
  8. Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Nitrocellulose mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 82,5 und 98 Gew.-% liegt.
  9. Zusammensetzung nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Nitrocellulose mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 89 und 94,5 Gew.-% liegt.
  10. Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die mindestens eine Flammreduzierkomponente mit einem Gehalt vorhanden ist, der zwischen 0,5 und 2,5 Gew.-% liegt.
  11. Zusammensetzung nach Anspruch 10, wobei die mindestens eine Flammreduzierkomponente durch Kaliumsulfat gebildet ist.
  12. Munition, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie mit einem Treibladungspulver versehen ist, das eine Zusammensetzung nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche aufweist.
  13. Munition nach Anspruch 12, aufweisend ein Kaliber zwischen 40 mm und 155 mm, vorzugsweise ein Kaliber von 40 mm, 76 mm, 100 mm oder 155 mm.
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