Particle characterization. Quarterly report October--December, 1970

Technical Report · Wed Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 1970

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/555393· OSTI ID:555393

Duncan, A A

In the manufacture of Extex (XTX 8003, 80% PETN, 20% Sylgard silicone rubber), the formulation is mixed for about five hours. Freon MF is added in the proportions of fur pounds Extex to one quart Freon, to enhance the mixing at lower power than would otherwise be the case. After mixing, the formulation is milled on a three-roll rubber mill for a total of 25 passes. The study of the effects of roll milling on Extex was started; the visual results are indicative that a considerable reduction in crystal size occurs during the formulation process.

• 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: 555393
• Report Number(s): MHSMP--70-50; PX--70-50; ON: DE97009039
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
EXTRUSION
FREONS
MILLING
MIXING
MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PARTICLE SIZE
PETN
SILICONES