Improving Quality and Performance of Leads Loaded with Composition A-5

Abstract

A study was conducted to improve the quality and performance of leads loaded with Composition A-5. The effect of parameters, such as stearic acid content, HMX content, and RDX particle size, on Comp A-5 sensitivity was examined. Parameters affecting load uniformity and output studied were A-5 particle size and density. Results show A-5 particle size had the greatest effect on lead performance and quality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140430

Entities

People

  • Robert O. Ritchie

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Detonators
  • Diameters
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Fatty Acids
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Production
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards
  • Stearic Acid
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Test Methods
  • Test Sets

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