TWO EXPLOSIVES GENERATING CONDENSIBLE PRODUCTS

Abstract

Permanent reaction products and some explosive properties of two compositions were studied to establish detonability and the post detonation equilibrium products. The compositions were based on aluminum-aq hydrogen peroxide (98%) and aluminum-lithium perchlorate trihydrate. Stable detonation rates were measured for well confined compositions of both types balanced to alumina and steam. The concentration of hydro gen in the reaction products of a series of aluminum-hydrogen peroharges with oxygen balances rising toward zero decreased and became negligible. Experimental results from these charges were compared with Ruby Code calculations of reaction products for a charge balanced to alumina and steam and also with data from experi ments with water immersed torpexes. The reaction products from a single charge of aluminum-lithium perchlorate were discussed. The detonation rate of aqueous hydrogen peroxide (97.5%) was measured and compared with values found in prior German work and with a Ruby Code calculation. The gap sensitivity of aqueous hydrogen peroxide (97.5%) was measured.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0416316

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  • M. F. Murphy

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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  • Counter IED
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Detonations
  • Detonators
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Explosives
  • Lead Azides
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Oxidation
  • Perchlorates

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