Degradable and Environment-Responsive Explosives.

Abstract

This report describes the latest results of an exploratory explosive development effort based on a degradable and hydrolyzable binder system. The work described was conducted between October 1993 and December 1995. The feasibility of cast energetic compositions as acceptable main charge explosives has been demonstrated. This investigation established that an easily degradable composite polyurethane/RDX system can contribute significantly to our nation's environmental pollution abatement efforts. The relatively high cost explosive solids can be separated and reused, and the harmless binder liquid by-products can be disposed of in a non-hazardous fashion. This unique feature fits well in the current military efforts directed toward safe ordnance disposal and demilitarization. Similar efforts would be feasible in the realm of solid propellant formulations and development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309058

Entities

People

  • Benjamin Y. Lee
  • Russell Reed Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Composite Materials
  • Energetic Materials
  • Environment
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Liquid Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Munitions
  • Performance Tests
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Propellants
  • Rdx

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design