Water-soluble cellulose ether binders join fibrous nitrocellulose particles to form a stable pyrotechnic composition.
Catalytic particles in spectral decoy flares shift radiation spectra to boost infrared intensity ratios.
An active mass replicates jet exhaust plumes by balancing exothermic oxidation with endothermic pyrolysis to reduce mechanical sensitivity.
Pyrotechnic active composition uses expandable graphite particles to increase burning surface area and achieve high burn-off rates.
High-performance active mass emits spectral radiation upon combustion using a carbon-containing substance.
Replacing magnesium with zirconium-aluminum fuel eliminates humidity reactivity, extending shelf life while maintaining illumination intensity.
A chlorine-containing pyrotechnic composition uses a metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole to generate colored flames.