Steady-state shock-driven reactions in mixtures of nano-sized aluminum and dilute hydrogen peroxide

Schmitt, Matthew Mark; Bowden, Patrick Robert; Tappan, Bryce C.; Henneke, Dale E.

doi:10.1080/07370652.2017.1376233

Steady-state shock-driven reactions in mixtures of nano-sized aluminum and dilute hydrogen peroxide

Journal Article · Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Journal of Energetic Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/07370652.2017.1376233· OSTI ID:1398912

Schmitt, Matthew Mark ^[1]; ^[1]; ^[1]; Henneke, Dale E. ^[2]

Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (United States)

Mixtures of nanoaluminum (nAl) and dilute hydrogen peroxide (HP) were studied to determine their potential to detonate when subjected to explosive shock. Results of explosively driven rate stick experiments revealed steady shock propagation for stoichiometric mixtures of nAl and 10 wt% HP. The critical diameter of this composition is estimated to be between 27.7 and 34.5 mm. Detonation velocities between 3.034 and 3.187 mm/μs were obtained, varying with charge diameter and density. Furthermore this represents the first measured shock-driven, self-sustained reaction in nAl and dilute HP mixtures.

Research Organization:: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (DP) (NA-10)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-06NA25396

OSTI ID:: 1398912

Report Number(s):: LA-UR--16-26796

Journal Information:: Journal of Energetic Materials, Journal Name: Journal of Energetic Materials Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 36; ISSN 0737-0652

Publisher:: Taylor & FrancisCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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