The Influence of Inert Particulate Material on the Properties of RDX/polyethylene Wax Compositions,

Abstract

Explosive formulations have been prepared from RDX, an emulsifiable polyethylene wax and the inert solids graphite, haematite and silicon carbide. The effects of these solids on the impact sensitivity, shock sensitivity and velocity of detonation of the composition have been investigated. Originator supplied keywords include: RDX, Sensitivity, Polyethylene wax, Inert materials, Velocity of detonation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA151989

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  • William S. Wilson

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  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Detonations
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Inert Materials
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Particulates
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Silicon Carbide

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