The Novel Usage of Nitrocellulose as a Propellant of 5.56 mm Bullet

Mohd Najib Abdul Ghani Yolhamid; Farizha Ibrahim; Mohamad Abu Ubaidah Amir Abu Zarim; Rushdan Ibrahim; Sharmiza Adnan; Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.280.361

Paper Titles

The Mechanical Properties of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Filled Halloysite Nanotube (HNT) Bio-Nanocomposite Films: Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
p.335

Characterization of Several Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)-Based Agricultural Wastes via X-Ray Diffraction Method
p.340

Optimization of Methyl Ester Production from Waste Palm Oil Using Activated Carbon Supported Calcium Oxide Catalyst
p.346

Effect of Modification Time of Kenaf Bast Fiber with Maleic Anhydride on Tensile Properties of Kenaf-Glass Hybrid Fiber Unsaturated Polyester Composites
p.353

The Novel Usage of Nitrocellulose as a Propellant of 5.56 mm Bullet
p.361

Study of Cassava Starch Filled with Different Loading of Kenaf Core Fiber
p.368

Oil and Water Absorption Behavior of TPU/Natural Fibers Composites
p.374

Synthesis and Characterisation of Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs) Using Polypropylene(PP) Waste as Carbon Precursor: Effect of Reactor Temperature
p.385

The Use of Coagulation-UV Irradiation/H₂O₂ and Electrocoagulation Methods on Pulp and Paper Mill Wastewater Treatment
p.393

HomeSolid State PhenomenaSolid State Phenomena Vol. 280The Novel Usage of Nitrocellulose as a Propellant...

The Novel Usage of Nitrocellulose as a Propellant of 5.56 mm Bullet

Abstract:

Gun powder is predicted to be more expensive in relation to the world oil shortage crisis in the future. However, cellulose (generic chemical formula (C₆H₁₀O₅) is the carbohydrate that makes up the main structure of plants. It is more economical especially for countries with a lot of natural resources and rain forests like Malaysia. The finding of the study reveals the capability of nitrocellulose as gunpowder. In this research, a comparison of the same mass of nitrocellulose and gunpowder is made to find out which propellant produce longer distance and greater impact. The main objectives of this study are to find out the performance and capability of nitrocellulose extracted from Rhizophora apiculata compared to gunpowder in terms of velocity, calorific value of bullets and kinetic energy produced. The result shows that the nitrocellulose has better performance than gun powder. The new application of smokeless gun powder ensures troops especially snipers hardly being detected by enemy and at the same time improves safety and security level.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

View Preview

Info:

Periodical:

Solid State Phenomena (Volume 280)

Pages:

361-367

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.280.361

Citation:

Cite this paper

Online since:

August 2018

Authors:

Mohd Najib Abdul Ghani Yolhamid, Farizha Ibrahim, Mohamad Abu Ubaidah Amir Abu Zarim, Rushdan Ibrahim, Sharmiza Adnan, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya

Keywords:

Gun Powder, Nitrocellulose, Rhizophora apiculata (Hardwood)

Export:

RIS, BibTeX

Price:

Permissions:

Request Permissions

References

[1] Annual Energy Review. Energy Information Administration, DOE/EIA-0384(2006).

Google Scholar

[2] Tadeusz Urbanski: Chemistry and Technology of Explosives (Pergamon Press, Oxford, Vol 1, 1965), p.20–21.

Google Scholar

[3] N. J. M. Campbell: Naval Weapons of World War Two, Annapolis, MD, Naval Institute (1985), in press.

Google Scholar

[4] Hatcher J.S: Hatcher's Notebook, third ed., second printing (The Stackpole Co. 1966) pp.406-407.

Google Scholar

[5] Miller-Keane: Encyclopaedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health 6th ed., (W. B. Saunders. 1997), pp. xv–xvi.

Google Scholar

[6] Epsom & Ewell: Green Infrastructure Study, New York, Borough Council (2013).

Google Scholar