Low-level shock reaction threshold in high explosives and propellants

Using an underwater aquarium technique, we have measured burn reaction thresholds in a number of explosives and high-energy propellants. The propellants display higher thresholds for burning than the explosives, while the plastic bonded explosives exhibited the highest thresholds among the explosive...

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Published in:Combustion and flame 1982-01, Vol.45, p.31-37
Main Authors: Frankel, M J, Liddiard, T P, bes, J W
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Using an underwater aquarium technique, we have measured burn reaction thresholds in a number of explosives and high-energy propellants. The propellants display higher thresholds for burning than the explosives, while the plastic bonded explosives exhibited the highest thresholds among the explosives. The results suggest that the more rubbery explosive compositions are more resistant to initiation of a burn event when subjected to an accidental shock.
ISSN:0010-2180