Thermal growth and mechanical properties of RX-03-BB. Period covered: January--March 1976. Normal process development endeavor No. 106

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7156403· OSTI ID:7156403

Johnson, H D

Heat treatment at 124/sup 0/C for 8 days of TATB powder or RX-03-BB granules was found to give no improvement in the mechanical properties or thermal growth of the subsequently pressed RX-03-BB. The results indicate that prior heat treatment may cause an increase in thermal growth. Strain rate control compression tests for LLL Blend 9 were completed. No significant difference was observed in rupture strain measured with strain rate control (6.7 percent) and the constant crosshead test (6.8 percent).

• Research Organization: Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7156403
• Report Number(s): MHSMP-76-17J
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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