Evaluation of a mechanical property test for small samples of plastic bonded explosives. Period covered: April--June 1976. [LX-09; LX-04; LX-14; and RX-03-BB]
The indirect tension test was evaluated to determine its feasibility for measurements of the mechanical properties of plastic bonded explosives (PBX) samples from coupon compatibility tests and small scale tests used to evaluate new binders for explosives. Tests were run on LX-09, LX-04, LX-14 and RX-03-BB to determine if the dynamic range of the test would be adequate for these materials. The maximum stress ranged from 623 to 4182 kPa for these materials. The effect of test temperature on LX-09 and RX-03-BB was investigated to determine the temperature control required for the test. Tests were conducted to determine if both isostatically and mechanically pressed PBX parts could be used with this test. The data from these series of tests indicate that the indirect tension test will provide useful information about the mechanical strength of PBX's.
- Research Organization:
- Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- DA11173-AMC-487A
- OSTI ID:
- 7145176
- Report Number(s):
- MHSMP-76-30P
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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