Impact of metallic and nonmetallic nanopowders on the combustion characteristics of energetic materials based on ammonium nitrate

Results of an investigation into the impact of metallic and nonmetallic nanodispersed powders on the parameters of combustion of mixed energetic materials (EMs) based on ammonium nitrate are presented and compared with micropowders. The catalytic activity ranks of the powders are plotted showing their effect on the combustion characteristics of nitrate materials. It is shown that the high efficiency of nanoaluminum is caused by the presence of γ-Al2O3 powder particles on the surface.