EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOR OF DINITROTOLUENE

Abstract

DNT shows Group 1 explosive behavior although it can be dead-pressed moderately easily. Its infinite diameter detonation velocity is approximated by detonation velocity (mm/micron sec) = 1.84 + 2.913 loading density. Its detonability and shock sensitivity are, respectively, near those of high bulk density nitroguanidine and DATB. A review of factors affecting detonability and sensitivity of a chemically homogeneous explosive is also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 1969
Accession Number
AD0694944

Entities

People

  • A. R. Clairmont
  • D. J. Edwards
  • Darren Price
  • J. O. Erkman

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Compression
  • Crystals
  • Decomposition
  • Energy
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Hot Spots
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Standards
  • United States

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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.