Detonation Synthesis of Nanomaterials
Abstract
This is the final technical report for the project Detonation Synthesis of Nanomaterials, which was funded at the Missouri University of Science and Technology by the Materials Synthesis and Processing program in the U.S. Army Research Office as grant W911NF-17-1-0001. This was funded as a Short Term Innovative Research (STIR) project. During its nine month duration, the project has resulted in several positive outcomes. The most significant are: A facility for detonation synthesis was established that includes a dedicated detonation chamber, the ability to cast charges of different types of explosives, and the ability to incorporate additives into explosives; Nanodiamonds were produced by detonating mixtures of TNT and RDX in a blast chamber at Missouri S and T; The yield of nanodiamonds was improved by modifying the experimental conditions.The composition of the charge was modified to be 50 wt% TNT and 50 wt% RDX, the walls of the chamber were wet with water prior to detonation, and charges were encased in ice; Nanoparticles that possibly contain SiC were produced by adding silicon sources to the charges in the form of ground silicon powder or SiC precursor polycarbosilane; A provisional patent application was filed for the detonation synthesis of carbide ceramic nanoparticles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1059348
Entities
People
- William G. Fahrenholtz
Organizations
- Missouri University of Science and Technology