Characterization of commercial, composite explosives. [ANFO, DBA-65-T2, POURVEX, EL-836, UNIGL, TELEDET, AQUANAL, RX-30, RX-31]
The explosive performance of a number of commercial blasting agents was investigated. EOS detonation parameters for a typical dynamite, aluminized and non-aluminized blasting agents, and ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO) were determined. The investigation also included nitromethane/oxidizer systems including several with aluminum. The time dependent properties in the detonation of several of these explosive materials were investigated. For some explosives the magnitude of charge geometry required in order to neglect the time dependence and to achieve maximum performance was determined. For example, the charge geometry required to achieve maximum detonation performance from ANFO was determined. For some explosives EOS coefficients suitable for specific applications were assigned. Some aspects of the time dependent behavior of composite explosives are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 7184946
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-78244; CONF-760805-12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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