Zhang Weipeng, Guo Huili, Fu Gaixia, Liu Gangwei, Ren Xinlian, Hu Hongwei
This article systematically reviewed the research progress of Al/PTFE composite materials.In terms of the dynamic mechanical properties of composite materials,the larger the strain rate,the higher the material strength.The increase in Al content in composite materials results in an increase in elastic modulus and yield strength.As the temperature increases,the toughness of the composite material increases,but the dynamic compressive strength decreases.Iron powder,nickel powder,tungsten powder,copper oxide,titanium hydride,zirconium hydride,etc.can improve the compressive strength of Al/PTFE composites.Regarding the thermal performance of composite materials,the heat release of Al/n-PTFE is much higher than that of other aluminothermic agents,and the reactivity between nanoscale aluminum powder and PTFE is better than that of microscale aluminum powder.For ignition and combustion performance of composite materials,when the mass content of PTFE in the composite material is about 35%,the composite material exhibits the highest combustion pressure,the shortest combustion time,and the highest center flame temperature.Composite material samples with confined hollow structures burn better than samples with solid,hollow,and core-shell structures.Titanium hydride,ammonium perchlorate,and carbon nanotubes have a certain combustion supporting effect.As far as the impact response performance of composite materials,the higher the loading strain rate,the smaller the reaction delay time of the material,and the more intense the reaction.Moreover,the reactivity and degree of reaction of nanoscale aluminum powder are better than those of micrometer scale aluminum powder.Adding oxides (bismuth trioxide,copper oxide,molybdenum trioxide,and iron trioxide) can adjust the energy release characteristics of materials.In light of the reaction completeness of composite materials,the higher the launching rate of materials as projectiles,the more complete the reaction.The aluminum content has a very significant effect on the completeness of the reaction.Copper oxide can improve the completeness of the reaction.As for the application scenarios of composite materials,the damage effect of materials on target plates,arson ability,improvement of propellant mechanical properties and combustion efficiency,and the protective effect as protective materials have significantly improved compared to traditional materials.The research results of this article are expected to be an important reference for practitioners in the explosive and warhead industries.