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Synthesis of energetic material particles with controlled morphology

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OSTI ID:1650787

A surfactant-assisted self-assembly method can be used to crystallize energetic materials with controlled morphology. Microparticles of hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) formed by this method may have enhanced functional reproducibility due to their monodisperse nature, and decreased shock sensitivity due to their sub-2 μm particle size.

Research Organization:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
10,626,061
Application Number:
15/782,290
OSTI ID:
1650787
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English