Batch and continuous recrystallization of secondary explosives

Technical Report · Fri Mar 09 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5130670

Moodie, W J; Bennett, J E

Explosive powders are recrystallized at Mound for use in development and production programs of the US Department of Energy. Batch and continuous precipitation units are operated on a small scale to produce powders of different crystal morphology over a wide range of specific surface areas. The equipment and procedures are described for both methods of operation. Safety aspects, and features designed to optimize product purity and freedom from contamination, are discussed. Experimental studies are conducted to determine the effects of varying the process parameters. The results are used to select the operating conditions to make powders for specific applications.

• Research Organization: Monsanto Research Corp., Miamisburg, OH (USA). Mound
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00053
• OSTI ID: 5130670
• Report Number(s): MLM-3137; ON: DE84009735
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
CONTROL
DATA
DESIGN
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
EXPLOSIVES
INFORMATION
MOUND LABORATORY
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NUMERICAL DATA
POWDERS
QUALITY CONTROL
RECRYSTALLIZATION
SAFEGUARDS
US AEC
US DOE
US ERDA
US ORGANIZATIONS