Parameterization of the BKW and JCZ Equations of State for Explosives

Abstract

The BKW equation of state, an empirical equation of state, for predicting detonation properties of explosives, has been successfully reparameterized. It satisfactorily predicts not only detonation pressures and velocities but also the detonation product composition for both ideal and non- ideal explosive composition. An attempt was made to parameterize the JCZ3 equation of state which is derived from first principles. The attempt was unsuccessful. It is suggested that revision of the equation in the low pressure regime may be necessary.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA065125

Entities

People

  • Edward L. Lee
  • R. M. Guidry
  • Raymond R. Mcguire

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Crystal Lattices
  • Crystal Structure
  • Cubic Lattices
  • Detonations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Errors
  • Experimental Data
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Heat Of Formation
  • High Density
  • High Explosives
  • New York
  • Physical Properties
  • Scientific Research

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