Explosive-Metal Composites and Electrical Switch Technology.
Abstract
A number of different explosive opening switch concepts were investigated. The fabrication of a composite material by the impregnation of a porous metallic matrix by an explosive utilizing a vacuum melt cast technique was demonstrated. Successful initiation and steady detonation wave propagation was demonstrated with use of the Jacobs rapid framing camera while the electrical conductivity through the sample was measured with an oscilloscope. This type of switch is shown to have the potential of switching large electrical currents in times on the order of 10 microsec with savings in weight and volume as compared to the geometries used in other explosive switches. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 13, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA099476
Entities
People
- M. J. Frankel
- P. J. Dibona
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory