TATB PBX formulation (recycling scrap PBX)

Technical Report · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7104061· OSTI ID:7104061

Osborn, A G; Stallings, T L

Three 300-gallon batches of RX-03-BB containing machining scrap were processed. Portions of new TATB powder were mixed with the machining scrap in two of the batches. The third batch consisted of 100 percent scrap PBX and was made by the Holston processing method. Tensile strength of all three batches was adequate with the batch containing 50 percent new TATB powder giving the superior properties. Thirty-liter batches of scrap PBX were processed to evaluate the effect of additives. Dapon M offered some improvement in physical properties.

• Research Organization: Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0487
• OSTI ID: 7104061
• Report Number(s): MHSMP-77-18F
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
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CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
EXPLOSIVES
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
MACHINING
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS RECOVERY
PROCESSING
RECOVERY
RECYCLING
TATB
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WASTE PROCESSING
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