Design and Operation of the Thermal Sensitivity Apparatus
Abstract
Recent studies at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory were conducted to gain further information on the sensitivity of organic high explosive materials. A thermal sensitivity method has resulted in which small, highly confined explosive samples are heated very rapidly to temperatures from 300 deg to 1000 deg C. The time delay to explosion is measured as a function of the sample temperature. This report describes in considerable detail the design features an operational procedures of the apparatus used for the measurement of thermal sensitivity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 15, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0286544
Entities
People
- James R. Holden
- Jerome M. Rosen
- Joseph Wenograd
- Peter J. Holsberg
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory