The Contribution of the Polymeric Binder to the Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Pyrotechnic Materials

Abstract

This paper describes methods for investigating flare-type pyrotechnic compositions in order to determine the evolution over time of their mechanical properties directly influenced by the polymeric binder contained in the formulation. The role of antioxidants in the performance of the chosen polymeric binder is also investigated. For this, pyrotechnic compositions were prepared and tested, which were exposed to natural and accelerated aging.