Energetic materials: crystallization and characterization
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The application of energetic matelials, like explosives and oxidizers, in munition or propellants, requires basic knowledge of the properties of the energetic ingredients. It is known that the sensitivity of energetic materials towards external stimuli like shock initiation, is predominantly determined by the presence of crystalline imperfections like inclusions, voids and dislocations in the crystalline energetic materials. Crystallization of energetic materials allows the control of mean particle size, particle shape and product quality. Specifically the improved product quality has been demonstrated to yield significantly less sensitive energetic materials when applied in a polymer-bonded explosive. This contribution gives a comprehensive review on the crystallization and characterization of various energetic materials and their application in insensitive munition. The review concludes with a future outlook on this area of research.
TNO Identifier
183173
ISBN
978-1-60741-798-9
Publisher
NOVA Science Publishers
Source title
Handbook of Material Science Research
Editor(s)
René, C.
Turcotte, E.
Turcotte, E.
Collation
23 p.
Place of publication
New York, NY, USA
Pages
323-345
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