SHOCK SENSITIVITY AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Abstract
The shock sensitivity of a fuel oil-ammonium nitrate mixture (nitrocarbonitrate) is less than zero cards on the large scale gap test, but 122 cards on the extended gap test. The latter test value results from the ease of initiating the reaction whereas the no-go on the standard test results from the very small damage caused by the detonation reaction. It is suggested that the hazard classification of nitrocarbonitrate be Class A or mass detonating because of the ease with which this reaction is initiated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0464010
Entities
People
- I. Jaffe
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory