Microscopic Regularities in the Electrical Breakdown of Lead Azide

Abstract

Theoretical and experimental behavior of electrical breakdown of lead azide is discussed. Data indicate it is related to density and to sample thickness. Tests on samples saturated with various liquids indicate that breakdown is due to microdischarge in the pores and involves formation of electron traps. Initiation of detonation is said to be nonthermal, while its propagation is thermal, with sample density determining adequacy of heat transmission and, thus of propagation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0784045

Entities

People

  • G. A. Rappoport
  • Yu. A. Zakharov
  • Yu. N. Sukhushin

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Detection
  • Detonations
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Dielectric Strength
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrons
  • Explosives
  • High Density
  • Ignition
  • Ionization
  • Lead Azides
  • Low Density
  • Materials
  • Power Engineering
  • Single Crystals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Quantum Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics