EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE INITIATION OF LOW-DENSITY PETN BY HYDROGEN-OXYGEN DETONATION WAVES.

Abstract

This report is a study of the problem of initiation of low-density PETN by impact of plane hydrogen-oxygen detonation waves in a tube of constant cross-sectional area. The charges were either pressings of pure crystals (of neddle-form or finely ground) or explosive-impregnated foams. Ionization probes and a streak camera were used to study the process of initiation as well as the shock waves generated on detonation of the explosive. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0674245

Entities

People

  • A. H. Makomaski

Organizations

  • National Research Council Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Detonation Waves
  • Detonations
  • Explosives
  • Hydrogen
  • Ionization
  • Low Density
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Streak Cameras
  • Waves

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.