Document Details
Title:
Breakout Pattern of PBX 9404 Explosive
Author(s):
Lucke, J [University of California, Berkeley]; Pierce, D M [Electrical Subsytems Division 8331 of Sandia Laboratories, Livermore]
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1968 Nov 01
Document Pages:
44 p.
Document Number(s):
SCL-DR-68-0015; ALSNL199800001623
Originating Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
1999 Sep 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
1999 Sep 28
Description/Abstract:
Ideally, the breakout front should be completely straight and all points on the surface of the explosive charge should ignite simultaneously. TC-134 high-energy detonators were used & an inline CVR was used to record the current input to the detonators.