High Explosive Detonation and Electromagnetic Interaction
Abstract
The effect of stationary, uniform, electric, and magnetic fields on steady-state detonation of condensed explosives is studied. The electrical conductivity profile in the region of the reaction zone provides a current path and Joule heating. Expected increases of detonation velocity and pressure by Joule heating are computed using an Abel equation of state. It is shown that the detonation pressure of TNT can be increased by as much as 12% and detonation velocity by as much as 6% before electrical breakdown can occur.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072577
Entities
People
- Edward T. Toton
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory