Performance and properties of extrusion cast explosives composed of HMX, FEFO, and AFNOL
This report contains the results of a comprehensive program to develop a series of Extrusion Cast Explosives (ECX) composed of HMX and AFNOL, an energetic, cast-curable binder that is plasticized with FEFO. An ECX can be extruded into containers of almost any configuration and then cured in place without any shrinkage or loss of homogeneity. Early experiments showed that in the cured state ECXs are extremely insensitive to impact, and their composition can be adjusted to give different energies; a formulation containing 80 wt % HMX has the equivalent energy of PBX 9404. From this notable beginning the studies rapidly expanded into the important areas of mechanical properties, thermal stability, compatibility, and into more detailed studies of sensitivity and performance. Small channels filled with ECX are dependable, high-energy detonation trains.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5710008
- Report Number(s):
- UCID-18333
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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