Recommended Replacements for Tetryl in Australian Production Fuzes and Related Ordnance,

Abstract

The final phase of study into RDX-based formulations suitable for replacement of tetryl in Australian ordnance is described. Three formulations using readily available AC629 emulsifiable polyethylene wax and processible on Australian production equipment are identified. It is recommended that pilot batch production and qualification of RDX/AC629 98.75:1.25 for leads and small pellets, RDX/AC629 96.5:3.5 for large boosters and RDX/AC629/zinc stearate/graphite 98.0:1.25:0.5:0.25 for high production rate automatic pelletting be carried out. Performance testing has included propagation in small channels, fuze train function in Fuze Mk 162 and production automatic pelletting. US and UK qualified formulations have been similarly characterized and are compared.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189318

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  • Ian J. Dagley
  • Lance D. Redman
  • Robert J. Spear
  • Victor Nanut

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  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Australia
  • Automatic
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Explosives
  • Fatty Acids
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Ignition
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Munitions
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Production
  • Production Rate
  • Stearic Acid

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