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BNCP prototype detonator studies using a semiconductor bridge initiator

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OSTI ID:10155017
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Pacific Scientific Co., Avondale-Goodyear, AZ (United States). Energy Dynamics Div.
  2. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

We report on experiments with prototype BNCP detonators incorporating a semiconductor bridge, SCB. We tested two device designs; one for DoD and one for DOE applications. We report tests with the DoD detonator using different firing conditions and two different grain sizes of BNCP. The DOE detonator utilized a 50 {mu}F CDU firing set with a 24 V all-fire condition.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10155017
Report Number(s):
SAND--94-0336C; CONF-940776--2; ON: DE94012725; BR: GB0103012
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English