Polyurethane Binder Systems for Polymer Bonded Explosives

Abstract

Polymer bonded explosives (PBXs) consist of explosive components bound together by a polymeric binder. The most common binder systems in current PBXs are polyurethane based and contain plasticisers and other chemicals that alter processability, mechanical properties and chemical stability. This report details the history of PBX binders, components of polyurethane binder systems, their properties and the procedures for obtaining the ingredients, as well as the basics of formulation, testing and quality control. Also included are details of PBX formulations on which research has been undertaken at DSTO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA467800

Entities

People

  • Merran A. Daniel

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Munitions
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Plasticizers
  • Plastics
  • Quality Control

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design