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Development of Metal Compound Explosives Using KIO4 and TiH2

KIO4와 TiH2를 이용한 금속복합화약 개발

  • Ahn, Gilhwan (Energetic Materials & Pyrotechnics Department, Hanwha Corporation R&D Center) ;
  • Kim, Sangbaek (Energetic Materials & Pyrotechnics Department, Hanwha Corporation R&D Center) ;
  • Kim, Junhyung (Agency for Defense Development) ;
  • Ryu, Byungtae (Agency for Defense Development)
  • Received : 2019.12.10
  • Accepted : 2020.01.09
  • Published : 2020.02.01
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Abstract

THPP is a type of metallic complex explosive used in initiators, consisting of TiH2 and KClO4. In this case KClO4 includes ClO4- which is a harmful substance that may cause thyroid dysfunction or tumors. In this study KIO4 is applied to a new type of environmentally friendly explosive as a substitute to the conventional KClO4. Tests were carried out to see if KIO4 can be made a successful replacement for KClO4.

착화기에 많이 사용되고 있는 금속복합화약인 THPP(Titanium Hydride Potassium Perchlorate)는 금속연료로 타이타늄 수소화물(TiH2), 산화제로 과염소산칼륨(KClO4)을 주요 구성 성분으로 하는 파이로 테크닉 조성물이다. 그러나 산화제로 사용되는 과염소산칼륨은 갑상선 기능부전이나 종양 등을 일으킬 수 있는 유해물질로 염소 성분인 과염소산(ClO4-)이 포함되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 과염소산칼륨의 대체물질로서 과옥소산칼륨(KIO4)을 적용하여 친환경 화약을 개발하였으며, 착화기에 적용하여 THPP 대체가능성을 확인하였다.

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