SENSITIVITY FUNDAMENTALS
Abstract
Sensitivity measurements made during the course of this project have used a plane wave generator as one component of the donor. Tests with a number of explosives now indicate this system is essentially equivalent to the conventional alltetryl donor of the standard gap test. Reports of low velocity detonation waves (LVD) in liquid explosives must be accepted as reliable. However, it is not possible to predict either the systems which can sustain LVD or the requisite circumstances at this time. We have tested two methods for detecting LVD in energetic liquids. They will be used, after further exploratory research, to determine whether NF2 compounds undergo LVD. In the work on the adaption of the JANAF booster test, construction of the cryogenic system is practically complete. Subject to its availability, present plans are to test N2F4 for detonability within the next quarter. Meanwhile, a test for use at elevated temperatures and pressures is being designed; ethyl nitrate will be used to evaluate the finished apparatus. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0358133
Entities
People
- A. B. Amster
- M. E. Hill
- M. W. Evans
- T. Mill
Organizations
- SRI International