Characterisation of 2,4-Dinitroanisole: An Ingredient for Use in Low Sensitivity Melt Cast Formulations

Abstract

In recent years TNT has fallen out of favour as an ingredient in melt-castable explosive formulations due to its demonstrated failure to meet sensitivity requirements, and alternatives with suitable chemical and physical properties have been sought. 2,4-Dinitroanisole (DNAN) is a promising alternative that prima facie appears to possess adequate properties and, by virtue of reduced sensitivity, may enable the development of a new class of low sensitivity melt-cast formulations for use in Insensitive Munitions (IM). This paper provides a baseline characterisation of DNAN and includes the determination of the sensitivity and explosive properties of a simple DNAN-based formulation (ARX-4027) analogous to Composition B. Key properties that impact upon the use of DNAN in melt-cast formulations are identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA458880

Entities

People

  • Arthur Provatas
  • Phil J. Davies

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • High Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Melting Point
  • Munitions
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Thermal Properties
  • Warfare

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