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Detonation in tungsten-loaded HMX

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OSTI ID:5560933

The detonation behavior of X-0233, a heavily tungsten-loaded HMX explosive, has been studied using failure diameter measurements, plate dents, and aquarium tests. A model with features resembling those of a weak detonation describe the experimental results. 7 refs., 10 figs.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5560933
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-85-1122; CONF-850706-7; ON: DE85009606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English