Extrusion cast explosive

Patent · Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5381405

Scribner, K J

Improved, multiphase, high performance, high energy, extrusion cast explosive compositions, comprising, a crystalline explosive material; an energetic liquid plasticizer; a urethane prepolymer, comprising a blend of polyvinyl formal, and polycaprolactone; a polyfunctional isocyanate; and a catalyst are disclosed. These new explosive compositions exhibit higher explosive content, a smooth detonation front, excellent stability over long periods of storage, and lower sensitivity to mechanical stimulants. 1 fig.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Application Number: ON: DE85017785
• OSTI ID: 5381405
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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