Shock Ignition Sensitivity of Multiply-Shocked TNT
Abstract
The shock ignition sensitivity of pressed TNT was decreased by shocking it with a leading low pressure wave (.2 - 1.0 GPa) which was followed within several microseconds by one or two shock waves which gave a maximum pressure of 2.7 GPa. The velocity of the reaction products from the downstream free surface of the impacted TNT was used as a measure of relative reaction. A system is described for producing a series of shocks increasing amplitude within a target by impacting it with a layered projectile. Several firings were also made using cast TNT. The results of these firings indicate that the shock ignition sensitivity of cast TNT is also decreased by multiple shocking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA120045
Entities
People
- D. L. Pilarski
- V. M. Boyle
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory