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Title: Development of scalable cook-off models using real-time in situ measurements.

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1002120

Scalable thermal runaway models for cook-off of energetic materials (EMs) require realistic temperature- and pressure-dependent chemical reaction rates. The Sandia Instrumented Thermal Ignition apparatus was developed to provide in situ small-scale test data that address this model requirement. Spatially and temporally resolved internal temperature measurements have provided new insight into the energetic reactions occurring in PBX 9501, LX-10-2, and PBXN-109. The data have shown previously postulated reaction steps to be incorrect and suggest previously unknown reaction steps. Model adjustments based on these data have resulted in better predictions at a range of scales.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1002120
Report Number(s):
SAND2003-2789C; TRN: US201102%%528
Resource Relation:
Conference: Proposed for presentation at the American Physical Society, 2003 Shock Compression of Condensed Matter held July 20-25, 2003 in Portland, OR.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English