The Relevance of the De Broglie Velocity (V sub 1 = h/2md sub 1) to Shock Loading Induced Reactions in Lead Azide

Abstract

Available experimental shock induced reactive pressure levels for dextrinated and single crystal lead azide are compared to predicted Pv sub 1 magnitudes. The comparison is favorable and it is suggested that particle motion instability near V sub 1 magnitudes (the V sub 1 Effect ) is responsible for the observed reactions in these marginally stable materials. Similar comparative analyses for other primary energetic materials are needed to further evaluate the V sub 1 Effect on these substances. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246478

Entities

People

  • James M. Oliver
  • James P. Billingsley

Organizations

  • United States Army Aviation and Missile Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Azides
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Classification
  • Crystal Lattices
  • Crystals
  • Elastic Waves
  • Energetic Materials
  • Engineering
  • Explosives
  • Heat Energy
  • Lead Azides
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • New Hampshire
  • Particles
  • Single Crystals
  • Surface Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Rocket Propulsion.