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A method for ranking the shock initiation sensitivity of explosive powders

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10177779
Mound has developed a method to rank the shock initiation sensitivity of compacted secondary or insensitive explosive powders. The method has the advantage of using a relatively inexpensive slapper detonator device and a simple test procedure that allows the sensitivity of a powder to be tested in a very short time and at relatively low cost. This report describes the test, as well as several recent operational and safety improvements.
Research Organization:
Mound, Miamisburg, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-88DP43495
OSTI ID:
10177779
Report Number(s):
MLM--3763; ON: DE93000777
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English