This new edition is the most comprehensive reference book on powders available to reloaders and has been revised to include the most popular current and discontinued powders available at the time of publishing in 2016. The material used in the book has been collected from different countries, as the development of this field has occurred separately due to the classified nature of the subject. It has been trademarked as ball powder by olin corporation and marketed as spherical powder by hodgdon powder company. Smokeless powder is the name given to a number of propellants used in firearms and artillery that produce negligible smoke when fired, unlike the gunpowder or black powder they replaced. Gun show books propellant profiles 5th edition this book has been fully revised and expanded to contain data on powders through 2008. This is my go to book when i want to figure out why i would choose x over y powder for a particular purpose. If you are searching for the ebook propellant profiles revised and expanded by wolfe publishing. Milestones of flight commemorative series number 37 by smithsonian institution, national air and space museum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Picking powders propellant profiles fifth edition load data. I wonder if this, wst, is the same as supertarget but with a different designation winchester had a line of these types of powders with similar names many years ago. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. Additional charges for non free shipping products, products shipping to remote locations, hazmat products, and large or heavy items still apply. Load data books will often list many types of powder for a given caliber, this book helps me figure out which i want to use for my purposes.
Picking powders propellant profiles fifth edition load. It covers details of woodleighs projectiles including the fantastic hydrostatic projectiles. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions. Looks like an interesting book for a reloading nerd such as myself to have on hand. It was the original rocket propellant used by the chinese th century, the india kingdom of mysore 18th century and the british 19th century 5. Written by a rocket propulsion expert, this book gives an account of the liquid propellant rocket engine field.
It is written for pban motors however, change the word pban to htpb and everything will apply except for pban based formulas, which the book contains. Newly revised and updated to include the newer and discontinued powders as well as 71 additional powders not mentioned in the fifth edition. History of liquid propellant rocket engines by george p. Doesnt cover too much technical info though, just brief descriptions, safety info, and quite a bit of liquid and solid rocket theory. It includes information on the early pioneers, amateur rocket societies, evolution of hardware components, investigations of different liquid propellants, and the principal areas of application. This is a snarky historical account of the development of rocket fuels, postworld war ii, by one of the participants. The following companies have their products profiled in this reference manual. In ballistics and pyrotechnics, a propellant is a generic name for chemicals used for propelling projectiles from guns and other firearms. Data books propellant profiles 6th edition wolfe publishing the. What you will find is a history of the various propellants as. History of liquid propellant rocket engines goodreads. Terry mccrearys book experimental composite propellant. One of the great current, out of print or rare titles available from bunduki books. The term is unique to the united states and is generally not used in other englishspeaking countries, which initially used proprietary names such as ballistite and cordite but gradually shifted to.
The most convenient and comprehensive reference available to american reloaders from the last 45 years. Propellant profiles 5th edition, 2008 by david wolfe and team of writers price. Oct 28, 2016 propellant profiles sixth edition paperback october 28, 2016 by. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. This book, a translation of the french title technologie des propergols solides, offers otherwise unavailable information on the subject of solid propellants and their use in rocket propulsion. Common propellants are energetic materials and consist of a fuel like gasoline, jet fuel, rocket fuel, and an oxidizer. Sutton and by professor oscar biblarz, this book provides interdisciplinary coverage including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, flight performance, propellant. Energetic materials, explosives, and propellants, in the previous edition of this book. Includes manufacturers and authors recommended loads and tips. Propellant lots are identifiable and will be maintained after download stability of propellant is known stability level is greater than 0. It was published by wolfe pub co and has a total of 558 pages in the book. Description of the programs main utilities and features. A favorite of tesla and spacex founder elon musk, listeners will want to tune into this really good book on rockets, available for the first time in audio. This has a vapor pressure of one atmosphere at 20c, and generally forms a convenient liquid that is stable and possible to handle.
Propellant profiles sixth edition posted by david a. I purchased this book at shot, and wolfe publishing inadvertently mailed me two copies. Ignition an informal history of liquid rocket propellants by john. Propellant profiles, 5th edition this is a fascinating reference for understanding powder. In addition, the latest and also the most popular powders from alliant, hodgdon, accurate, imr, vihtavuori, ramshot, winchester are included. The most convenient reference available to american reloaders from the last 45 years. Wolfe publishing has the 5yh edition of propellant profiles out. Picking powders propellant profiles fifth edition load data article. In aerosol dispensers, compressed gases such as nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and many halogenated hydrocarbons are used as propellants. Propellant profiles sixth edition by wolfe publishing company. Propellant profiles sixth edition paperback october 28, 2016 by wolfe publishing company author 4. Ball propellant is a form of nitrocellulose used in small arms cartridges. For more than 45 years, the propellant profiles column in handloader magazine has been very popular.
Newly revised and updated to include the newer and discontinued powders as well as 71. Murray state university, kentuckythe touchstone of experimental propellant making manualsexperimental composite propellant answers the very questions most often asked by those starting in amateur rocketry. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Which products use chlorofluorocarbons for the propellant. Propellant profiles, sixth edition track of the wolf. New exact small arms ballistics the source book for riflemen prof. An introduction to scientific and investigative techniques, fifth edition. Liquid rockets propellants, first edition abebooks. The fundamentals of rocket propulsion are developed in chapter one and detailed descriptions of concepts are covered in the following chapters. Experimental composite propellant by prfesser terry mccreary ph. A propellant or propellent is a chemical substance used in the production of energy or pressurized gas that is subsequently used to create movement of a fluid or to generate propulsion of a vehicle, projectile, or other object. Propellant profiles sixth edition by wolfe publishing youtube. This book has been fully revised and expanded to contain data on powders through 2008.
Sixth edition 6th edition by wolfe publishing company at over 30 bookstores. Have not added any word format description on propellant profiles revised and expanded. Propellant, any gas, liquid, or solid the expansion of which can be used to impart motion to another substance or object. Propellant profiles revised and expanded word ebook sorry. Explosives and propellants army medical center of excellence. Data books propellant profiles 6th edition wolfe publishing. Propellant profiles fifth edition wolfe publishing company now in stock. Newly revised and updated to include the newer powders. The main difference between htpb and pban is pban can be mixed without. Thus the reader not only has an overall picture of solid rocket propulsion technology but a comprehensive view of its different developmental permutations worldwide. Purchase solid rocket propulsion technology 1st edition. Naval weapons center from the 1950s through the 1990s. Purchased a 5th edition of propellant profiles and there are a few updates for the 2nd edition, but i still cant find a profile on winchester supertarget i have a burn rate chart and it lists wst right near bullseye. The advantages would be simpler guns and a wider range of tactical and logistic options.
Through the years various writers have delved into the specifics of available powders, discussing their history and application. A new book from wolfe publishing, propellant profiles fifth edition, is a compilation of all those columns. Nov 01, 2009 this edition, as well as the other four editions in the propellant profiles series, is definitely not the ultimate reference for reloading ammunition. This edition of the book expands on the original text and the ideas of.
The propellant may remain in gaseous form nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide, or it may liquefy under pressure. Featured publications the book of rifle accuracy by tony boyer price. Accurate powders now owned by western powders aac2 aac5 aac7. Ball propellant can be manufactured more rapidly with greater. This edition, as well as the other four editions in the propellant profiles series, is definitely not the ultimate reference for reloading ammunition.
Propellant profiles revised and expanded by wolfe publishing company, wolfe publishing. This new 5th edition covers cases, wads, and primers currently offered by all leading manufacturers in all gauges from. The title of this book is propellant profiles sixth edition and it was written by wolfe publishing company. The long awaited woodleigh bullet loading manual is here. Propellant profiles fifth edition book by wolf publishing. Most discount book sellers will have it for a discount. They are the publisher of handloader for those that may not know. One of the later 1991 successful gun fuels was a saturated solution of ammonium perchlorate in ammonia. Each unit contains profiles on science, careers, and agriculture, and concludes. Solid propellants are usually made from lowexplosive materials, but may include highexplosive chemical ingredients that are diluted and burned in a controlled way deflagration rather than detonation. Bulk loaded liquid propellants are an artillery technology that was pursued at the u. Forensic science 5th edition 97818048126, 97851691598. Propellant profiles sixth edition by wolfe publishing. Fundamentals and applications, fifth edition, reflects the premise on which agricultural.
The title of this book is propellant profiles revised and expanded and it was written by wolfe publishing, wolfe publishing company editor. Rocket propulsion elements remains the definitive guide to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts and applications. It gets the beginner out of the beginner category quickly. Several propellants were tried in various programs. First complete edition book in very good condition. Ball propellant can be manufactured more rapidly with greater safety and less expense than extruded propellants. Covers european, american cartridges and british double rifle cartridges. Ignition an informal history of liquid rocket propellants. Better accuracy and tactical flexibility would theoretically come from standard shells with varying propellant loads, and logistic. As our membership continues to grow we look forward to reading your stories and learning from your experiences.