Sympathetic Detonation of 16 Inch/50 HC Projectiles
Abstract
As part of the Naval Explosives Safety Improvement Program (NESIP), a series of tests have been conducted to verify predictions concerning the sympathetic detonability of 16 in./50 HC projectiles. Analytical studies could not rule out the possibility of sympathetic detonation. Based on the test results, a reaction probability of eleven percent can be estimated. With this estimate of the reaction probability, it is assessed that the 16 in./50 HC projectile (loaded with Explosive D) will not mass detonate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP004884
Entities
People
- F. B. Porzel
- M. M. Swisdak Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory