The Preparation and Properties of RDX-Composition A

Abstract

Preparation and properties of RDX-composition A are discussed, beginning with the preparation of composition A, followed by a thorough small-scale study of the pelleting properties of composition A. It is noted that of the possible methods of coating RDX with wax, the slurry method is deemed best; and on the study of pelleting properties it is shown that the pellet-density may be represented basically as a function of the wax hardness and the pressure. The explosive properties of composition A is next discussed and, because of its constitution and mechanical properties, it is not easy to compare, in sensitivity, with pure compound explosive materials. Finally such variants of composition A as aluminized composition A, 12% composition A, etc., are briefly discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1945
Accession Number
ADB279221

Entities

People

  • C. A. Weltman
  • E. H. Eyster

Organizations

  • Carnegie Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Picrate
  • Ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Fatty Acids
  • Hardness
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Melting Point
  • Munitions
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Properties
  • Production
  • Sensitivity
  • Stearic Acid

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design