Warren Francis A., Millar John D., Massoth Franklin E., Hensel William E., Raben Irwin A. Chlorates and Perchlorates their Manufacture, Properties and Uses. Volume II

A Bureau of Naval Weapons Publication, 1960. — 173 p.Most of the information pertaining to the characteristics, methods of manufacture and applications of chlorates and perchlorates does not lie within the realm of national defense and therefore is not subject to the restrictions of military security regulations. Such material comprises the contents of Volume I of this two-volume series on "Chlorates and Perchlorates." There is however, a certain amount of information on these compounds which is concerned with national defense. It is such material which makes up the contents of Volume II. In order to effect continuity in these two volumes, however, it has been necessary to include some unclassified information in Volume II. The perchlorates have assumed considerable importance in the last few years because of their use as oxidizers in solid propellants. Chlorates are not used as an ingredient in these propellants but are important as constituents of pyrotechnics and igniter materials. They are also an important intermediate product in the production of perchlorates, The role of chlorates and perchlorates in national defense is an important and interesting one.