PLASTIC BINDERS FOR HEAT RESISTANT EXPLOSIVES

Abstract

Open-ended Terms: Compatibility. A number of commercially available thermosetting and thermoplastic resins were evaluated as bonding agents for 1,3-diamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (DATB) - a new high temperature resistant explosive. The major emphasis was placed on thermoplastic binders. It was found that 5% binder was the minimum amount consistent with acceptable PBX physical properties and minimum dilution of explosive energy. Three, high temperature stable thermoplastic binders were selected as giving the best over- all PBX properties of all the polymers evaluated. These were a polycarbonate (Lexan), polyvinylidene fluoride (Kynar) and polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon). Teflon had the best properties of the 3 and is recommended as a high temperature binder for DATB.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 14, 1961
Accession Number
AD0325837

Entities

People

  • Harry Heller
  • Richard D. Rich

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anhydrides
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Plasticizers
  • Plastics
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Silicone Plastics
  • Thermoplastic Resins
  • Thermosetting Plastics

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.