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Electrostatic discharge study of HMX actuators

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6796148

All-secondary HMX explosive actuators have been demonstrated insensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) stimuli. Fifty-five units both new and exposed to various environments, were successfully ESD-tested with the ESD test commonly used for DOE components. An overtest also failed to function the actuator. All evidence to date indicates that all-secondary actuators are highly insensitive to ESD. 1 fig., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6796148
Report Number(s):
LA-10980-MS; ON: DE87009478
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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