Explosives detection: the problem and prospects

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6813863

Conrad, F J

The history of explosives vapor detection includes almost every detection strategy known to man. Initial attempts to utilize these techniques were dismal failures. However, with the development of the Electron Capture Detector (ECD), the first promising detection of explosives vapors became possible. The present commercial explosives detectors detect the higher vapor pressure materials but not the whole spectrum. This paper describes the basic properties of explosives molecules and our research to utilize these properties for increased detection sensitivity.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6813863
• Report Number(s): SAND-84-1018C; CONF-840734-4; ON: DE84014153
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
DETECTION
ELECTRONEGATIVITY
EXPLOSIVES
FLUIDS
GASES
INSTABILITY
MOLECULES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
VAPOR PRESSURE
VAPORS