EDB Propellant - Mechanite

Energetic Systems

Extruded Double Base Propellant can be supplied in various forms. They can be pressed or machined to the required dimensions.

Mechanite is the brand name of Chemring Energetics UK’s range of extruded double base
propellant compositions. The basic purpose of the Mechanite charge is the controlled
evolution of gas at a desired pressure to operate an associated mechanical device. Various
compositions are commercially available giving a broad spectrum of calorimetric values and
burning rates, as shown below. The Chemring Energetics UK site at Ardeer has been
producing propellant for over 100 years and is world renowned for its expertise in this industry.
Specifications
Name Calorific Value (Cal/g) Flame Temp (K) Strand Burner Rate (mm/s at 20°C) Specific Impulse Ns/Kg @ 6.9MPa

Mechanite 5A 760 1909 6.1 @ 6.9 MPa 9.9 @ 13.78 MPa 2015

Mechanite 10 560 1444 4.7 @ 6.9 MPa 5.8 @ 13.78 MPa 1760

Mechanite 13 380 1064 3.7 @ 6.9 MPa 5.3 @ 13.78 MPa 1512

Platonised

Mechanite 19 890 2262 26 @ 14 MPa 23.5 @ 21 MPa 2105

Mechanite 21 850 2249 13.6 @ 6.9 MPa 11.4 @ 12 MPa 2137

Mechanite 22 1078 2698 40 @ 20 MPa 37 @ 30 MPa 2305

Mechanite 24 1035 23.5 @ 10 MPa 23 @ 16 MPa

Description
The Chemring Energetics UK range of propellants is widely used in commercial fire suppression gas
generators, missile power systems, fuel igniters, gyroscopic actuator devices, rocket motors, ejection release
units, buoyancy and inflation devices. The ballistic and chemical compositions are altered to match the
appropriate performance requirement of the finished device. Inhibition can be added to control the burn rate.

Shipping
Our standard range of Mechanites are classified as
Explosive and classed as 1.3C hazard class in their
approved pack. They can be supplied in a reusable
wooden C128 box or a disposable fibreboard box.
All information is intended for guidance only. Recipients should satisfy themselves with the suitability of the Mechanite Charges for their particular
purpose. Additional safety information can be sought from Product Safety Data Sheet PSDS-21.

Approved to ISO 9001 I ISO 14001 I OHSAS 18001 I Part of the Chemring Group Issue 1 August 2016

Content of this datasheet is subject to modification without prior notice. It does not constitute a Technical Specification.