A future for LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) research in composite high explosives

Technical Report · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5445154· OSTI ID:5445154

Hickman, R. G.

The purpose of this study was to provide direction for research in composite high explosives at LLNL. This category of explosives has been known for hundreds of years and it potentially can provide performance higher than HMX and still be insensitive. The reasons to seek such a material are set forth in the context of programmatic benefit. Explosive performance is reviewed along with some fundamental limits and possibilities for the future. It is concluded that the research should continue for the purpose of enhanced safety and that a reasonable goal is to produce an explosive with 20% greater performance than TATB. 96 refs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5445154
• Report Number(s): UCID-21763; ON: DE90004442
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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