Air Blast Parameters and Other Characteristics of Nitroguanidine and Guanidine Nitrate

Abstract

Blast measurements were made of nitroguanidine (NGu) and guanidine nitrate (GuN) under scaled-down conditions simulating the mass of material and confinement found in storage bins used in processing plants. The results for pressure and impulse are presented in tables and graphs. Maximum TNT equivalencies for pressure and impulse at scaled distances varying from 3 to 40 ft/lb to the 1/3 power are given. Information concerning the shock and explosive characteristics of NGu and GuN is provided. The important influence of density on establishing the critical diameter of unconfined NGu powder is shown. The effect of top vs bottom boostering is given for each material.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018247

Entities

People

  • Shepherd Levmore

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Calibration
  • Cameras
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Detonations
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Guanidine Nitrates
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Propellants
  • Triple Base Propellants

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Explosive Engineering.