Thermal Expansion of LX-17, PBX 9502 and Ultrafine TATB
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
A large quantity of linear strain and LCTE data from -55°C to 75°C on LX-17, PBX 9502 and ultrafine TATB (ufTATB) is presented. Axial and diametral measurements are blended to give final densities, which agree with the liquid immersion values of Baytos, et. al. The nominal densities at 21, -55 and 75°C in g cm-3 are: LX-17 1.90, 1.920, 1.874; PBX 9502 1.89, 1.907, 1.867; ufTATB 1.80, 1.822, 1.778. Data taken radially show more thermal expansion than that taken transversely in cut-up parts; both must be combined to get the density. There is no difference between virgin and recycled TATB. Rachet growth data is presented, both at low pressure and at higher pressure, where the swelling is diminished. A Kel-F strain curve is presented and the theoretical maximum densities are computed.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 1121398
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-TR--457173
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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