Sol–gel processing of energetic materials

Autor: Lawrence W. Hrubesh, Ronald S. Lee, L.R. Simpson, Rosalind W. Swansiger, Randall L. Simpson, Thomas M. Tillotson
Rok vydání: 1998
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Zdroj: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 225:358-363
ISSN: 0022-3093
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3093(98)00055-6
Popis: Traditional manufacturing of energetic materials involves processing of granular solids. One application is the production of detonators where powders of energetic material and a binder are typically mixed and compacted at high pressure to make pellets. Performance properties are strongly dependent on particle size distribution, surface area of its constituents, homogeneity of the mix, and void volume. The goal is to produce detonators with fast energy release rate that are insensitive to unintended initiation. Preparation of detonators from xerogel molding powders and aerogels, and comparison with materials produced by state-of-the-art technology are described.
Databáze: OpenAIRE