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Title: Exploration of Processing Parameters of Vacuum Assisted Micelle Confinement Synthesis of Spherical CL-20 Microparticles

Journal Article · · MRS Advances
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2017.642· OSTI ID:1474093
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (United States). Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Center for Micro-Engineered Materials

We recently developed a vacuum assisted micelle confinement synthesis for spherical microparticles of CL-20 with outstanding monodispersity. These microparticles are promising energetic material for explosive devices with enhanced and predictable performances. In this paper, to facilitate further development and application of this synthesis, the particle growth process was monitored by in-situ dynamic light scattering measurements. The result was interpreted by a finite element model to obtain critical parameters. Finally, these parameters were then used to predict the behavior and product quality of batch synthesis under various operation conditions.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); SNL Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1474093
Report Number(s):
SAND-2018-10294J; 668025
Journal Information:
MRS Advances, Vol. 3, Issue 11; ISSN 2059-8521
Publisher:
Materials Research Society (MRS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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