Document Details
Title:
Detonating a MAPP Gas-Air Mixture by use of High Explosive Charges Located at a Distance
Author(s):
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1969 Aug 01
Document Number(s):
SC-TM-69-0514; ALSNL199600000282
Originating Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
OpenNet Entry Date:
1999 Sep 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
2006 Mar 29
Description/Abstract:
The explosive charge-weight to stand-off distance relationship which will effect detonation in a detonable MAPP-air mixture has been determined. A charge of 100 lbs. of TNT was sufficient to initiate a stable detonation of a stoichiometric mixture.