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Lens development. Quarterly report, April--June 1964

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/527933· OSTI ID:527933

Nine variations of the formulation previously selected (HMX/Viton/Al) were tested during the quarter for a slow explosive to be used in a PBX lens systems. All but two showed stable velocities in a 1-inch diameter by 5-inch long rate stick; one appears to have a velocity which will approach a velocity index of 1.5 with LX-04.

Research Organization:
Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-91AL65030
OSTI ID:
527933
Report Number(s):
MHSMP--64-07G; ON: DE97009278
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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