Polymer Modified TNT Containing Explosives.

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved explosive TNT based composition consisting of TNT, HDX, RDX, aluminum and a small amount of an elastomeric linear polymer having polar groups dissolved or dispersed throughout said composition having improved properties. Such improved properties include: prevents cracking and exudation, improved friction sensitivity, sympathetic detonation and enhanced cook-off hazard properties. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1980
Accession Number
ADD007677

Entities

People

  • Horace D. Stanton
  • Russell Reed Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Detonations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Exudation
  • Friction
  • Inventions
  • Sensitivity
  • Sympathetic Detonations

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Rocket Propulsion.