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Mechanical sensitivity of PBX 9501. Period covered: October--December 1976

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7294831· OSTI ID:7294831

Skid tests, vertical drop tests and drop hammer tests were done on PBX 9501 (nominal composition 95.0/2.5/2.5 HMX/Estane 5703-F1/DNPAF) to determine its sensitivity to mechanical stimuli. The sensitivity of PBX 9501 is considered to be very low.

Research Organization:
Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, Tex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0487
OSTI ID:
7294831
Report Number(s):
MHSMP-77-5B
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English