CHARACTERISTICS OF CONDUCTIVE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE CONTAINING MODERATE AMOUNTS OF ALUMINUM
Abstract
An examination of some of the parameters which affect the electrical initiation of a conductive explosive mixture was made. The conductive mixture was RDX/aluminum 80/20. Some parameters were arbitrarily held constant, since the effort was concentrated on parameters which were considered most critical in the initiation. The effects of energy, voltage, and power were studied. The tests show that, for a given condition, power is an important factor. Also that, for a given energy, there is a critical voltage and capacitance for effective energy transfer. Secondly, the results show that the diameter and column length of the conducting layer are related to the probability of fire for a given applied energy and loading pressure, and that a mathematical expression of this relationship, when plotted, gives a normal sensitivity curve. Finally, 0.50 joule was found sufficient to initiate a conductive RDX/aluminum 80/20 mixture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0602620
Entities
People
- Henry J. Jackson
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal