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Explosive scabbling of structural materials

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OSTI ID:874675

A new approach to scabbling of surfaces of structural materials is disclosed. A layer of mildly energetic explosive composition is applied to the surface to be scabbled. The explosive composition is then detonated, rubbleizing the surface. Explosive compositions used must sustain a detonation front along the surface to which it is applied and conform closely to the surface being scabbled. Suitable explosive compositions exist which are stable under handling, easy to apply, easy to transport, have limited toxicity, and can be reliably detonated using conventional techniques.

Research Organization:
SANDIA CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
US 6438191
OSTI ID:
874675
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Detonation-Wave Technique for On-Load Deposit Removal From Surfaces Exposed to Fouling: Part I—Experimental Investigation and Development of the Method journal January 1994
Detonation-Wave Technique for On-Load Deposit Removal From Surfaces Exposed to Fouling: Part II—Full-Scale Application journal January 1994