Occurrence Causal Analysis Report: Inadvertent Reaction During the Pressuring of Energetic Material
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
On June 30, 2020, an inadvertent reaction occurred during pressing of the energetic material pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). The location of the event was the energetic component Rapid Prototype Facility (RPF), where similar operations performed on a variety of energetic materials are routinely provided for customers throughout Sandia National Laboratories (SNL). A background on pressing of energetic materials is provided to enhance clarity in the description of the event. This background includes a description of the equipment, materials, and tooling present during the event.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1656934
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2020-8678R; SAND--2020-1184957; 690073
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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