Observation of infrared emission spectra from silicon combustion products

The combustion of silicon based pyrotechnic compositions is observed with time resolved infrared spectrometry. This revealed the build up of strong emission at 9.1 ± 0.1 μm, which is associated with condensed silicon dioxide particulates. Time averaged spectra for compositions containing different o...

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Published inChemical physics letters Vol. 254; no. 3; pp. 197 - 202
Main Authors Smit, Kenneth J., De Yong, Leo V., Gray, Rodney
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 24.05.1996
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Summary:The combustion of silicon based pyrotechnic compositions is observed with time resolved infrared spectrometry. This revealed the build up of strong emission at 9.1 ± 0.1 μm, which is associated with condensed silicon dioxide particulates. Time averaged spectra for compositions containing different oxidants or binders illustrate the dependence of SiO 2 emission intensity on composition.
ISSN:0009-2614
1873-4448
DOI:10.1016/0009-2614(96)00305-3