Vacuum Stability Test
Vacuum stability testing for propellant powders and explosives per MIL-STD-286C and STANAG 4556.
Description
Device for determining the thermal stability of nitrocellulose and other nitro compounds, single- and double-base propellants per MIL-STD-286C Method 403.1.3 and STANAG 4556, Procedure 1, Vacuum Stability Test (with manometric method).
Scope of delivery
- Heavy aluminum heating block (15 bores Ø 15.75 mm, depth 125 mm), PT100 sensor, over-temperature protection (150 °C)
- Programmable PID controller in a separate control box (control accuracy ±0.1 °C, max. 135 °C)
- 15 test tubes with mercury collar, capillary tubes with mercury cup (Ø 15 mm × 155 mm)
- Rack for filling the glass unit with mercury
- Vacuum pump IP44: 4-stage diaphragm pump, max. vacuum 0.6 mbar, max. suction capacity 13 l/min
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