Apparatus for determining the thermal stability of nitro-cellulose and other nitrocompounds, single and double base propellants according to the Bergmann-Junk Test at 120°C or 132°C (STANAG 4178 5C).
The Bergmann-Junk Test is based on quantitative determination of nitrogen oxides evolution during thermal decomposition of the sample.
• Heavy aluminium heating block, electrical heated; ISO insulation plate 18 holes 19,75 ±0,2 mm Ø, depth 200 ±0,2 mm; temperature sensor: PT100 probe; excess temperature safety device fixed at 150°C
• Programmable heating controller (PID) in a separate control box, length of the power cable: appr. 2 m; digital display for actual and set temperature; control accuracy: ±0.1°C; adjustable temperature range: RT to 135°C
• Set of 18 test tubes consisting of the cylindrical test tube with ground-in neck and balltop arrangement; dimensions of test tube: Ø 19.0 ± 0.5 mm x 270 ± 2 mm
• Special rack for handling the test tubes during filling, attachment of the ball-top or intermediate storage before titration
• Special daylight lamp for better detection of nitrous vapours; special fluorescent lamp providing non-dazzling illumination; solid support stand for exact positioning of the lamp