Abstract
The aim of this research is to develop plastic pyrotechnic compositions with a high level of moldability while maintaining safety and performance features specific to usual plastic bonded pyrotechnic compositions. In this view, theoretical and experimental studies have been performed in order to determine the characteristics of three new plastic pyrotechnic compositions and to establish their agreement with energetic materials safety and performance essential principles. These formulations have been designed to accomplish special requirements, such as processing performances, i.e. good malleability for hand packing or molding at room temperature, and pyrotechnic effects, i.e. illuminating or smoke signaling.
Keywords: red phosphorus; malleability; processing