Shock initiation sensitivity of PETN: A steric hindrance model

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:6143167

Dick, J J

In this report, shock initiation sensitivity of PETN crystals is discussed. A new molecular model for shock sensitivity in crystalline solids is proposed in terms of steric hindrance to edge dislocation motion. This model is successful in predicting the relative shock sensitivities of the four PETN orientations studied, especially at low stresses. (JL)

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6143167
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-91-3413; CONF-9111118-1; ON: DE92002529
• Resource Relation: Conference: Desensitization of explosive and propellants, Delft (Netherlands), 11-13 Nov 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CRYSTALS
DETONATIONS
PETN
SENSITIVITY
SHOCK WAVES
STRESSES
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
ESTERS
EXPLOSIVES
NITRATES
NITRIC ACID ESTERS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
450100* - Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense- Chemical Explosions & Explosives