Characterisation and Binder Studies of the Energetic Plasticiser - GLYN Oligomer

Abstract

In an effort to comply with Insensitive Munitions (IM) criteria while minimising any reduction in performance, two part energetic binder systems which comprise an energetic polymer and an energetic plasticiser, are being developed for future use in PBX (polymer bonded explosive) fills in tactical missiles. Energetic binder systems confer energy output increases over conventional inert binder systems and are thus of interest to the ADF. Under a collaborative agreement with the UK, the ADF has received a new energetic plasticiser, GLYN oligomer, which promises to provide improvements such as higher energy output, good mechanical properties and low plasticiser exudation. This report serves to characterise the GLYN oligomer and examine its plasticising properties. Furthermore, comparison of migration data of the oligomer and other plasticiser(s) show that the GLYN oligomer is less likely to exude from PBX than other conventional plasticisers, thereby increasing the in- service life.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA416802

Entities

People

  • Arthur Provatas

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Energetic Materials
  • Engineering
  • Explosives
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecules
  • Munitions
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Polymers
  • Spectroscopy
  • Systems Science

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  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design