The Wichita-based startup Ordinal Munitions Technologies has completed its initial research phase in its quest for a lead-free alternative to ammunition primers. Utilizing the magnetron sputtering capabilities at the NNCI: Nebraska Nanoscale Facility (NNF), the company has successfully synthesized ignitable nanomaterials, which will be used for future characterization and testing. This initial research has laid the foundation for an upcoming submission of an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I proposal, scheduled later this year. The company's founders share an unwavering belief in the transformative potential of nanomaterials for combustion applications in both the civilian and military markets.
March 6, 2024
Diagram showing that by combining Al and Ni, then adding electrical and mechanical stimuli can produce ignition.
