A Practical Approach in Performing the Particle Size Analysis of a Camouflage Coating Utilizing Laser-Light Scattering Technology

Abstract

This technical report presents the results of an analytical research study performed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The focus of the work centers on the instrument setup and operation for performing particle size determinations on a polydispersed, camouflage paint conforming to the U.S. Department of the Army Military Specification MIL-C-53039A, "Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical Agent Resistant." The analyses are graphically displayed and are provided with a brief explanation summarizing the results. A short description of merited future work is also mentioned.