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Feasibility of using Amatex in Air Force submunitions. Progress report, December 1, 1974--March 21, 1976

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7126249· OSTI ID:7126249
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Flash radiography was used to determine fragment velocity as a function of explosive fill, booster size, and temperature for BLU-61A/B and BLU-63/B submunitions. A simple method for the total recovery of fragments was developed. This method was used to obtain quantitative fragmentation data. Compared with their preferred fills, the fragment velocity was about 12 percent less for Amatex/30-filled submunitions initiated with oversized boosters. The total number of fragments generated was reduced about 10 percent. No problems were encountered with the preparation of Amatex. Riser scrap was recycled after storage at 40 percent relative humidity with no significant change in melt viscosity.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7126249
Report Number(s):
LA-6598-PR; AFATL-TR-76-112
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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