ATEX - A Castable Insensitive High Explosive,

Abstract

This paper describes a new castable IHE explosive, ATEX, developed by the Aeroject Tactical Systems Co. The interim qualification testing conducted successfully according to NAVord OD44811 is reviewed and the processing characteristics and physical properties of the explosive are discussed. ATEX was the first composition to be tested to the new IHE standards established by the DOD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, DOD 5154.45, Interim Change 4.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP004828

Entities

People

  • G. A. Zimmerman
  • J. W. Barry

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • High Explosive Ammunition
  • High Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Physical Properties
  • Standards

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.