Recrystallised RDX for RDX/Polyethylene Wax Compositions.

Abstract

The impact and shock sensitivities of RDX/polyethylene wax compositions prepared from RDX Grade A Class 1 (recrystallised from cyclohexanone) have been measured using the Rotter Impact Test and Gap Test respectively, and the results have been compared with those obtained for compositions prepared from RDX Grade B Class 1 (milled and boiled). The increased impact sensitivity and decreased shock sensitivity of the compositions based on the recrystallised RDX are attributed to the presence of occluted cyclohexanone and the increased particle size. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA098299

Entities

People

  • William S. Wilson

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Australia
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Cyclohexanones
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Rocket Propulsion.