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Diameter effects on detonation performance of HNS and CL-20

Proceedings of the 13th International Detonation Symposium, IDS 2006

Welle, Eric W.; Tappan, Alexander S.; Pahl, Robert J.; Palmer, Jeremy A.; Muenchausen, Ross E.

The effects of diameter on detonation velocity of packed granular beds of HNS (2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrostilbene) and CL-20 (2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane, HNIW) will be discussed. Due to the novel nature of the diagnostic technique utilized here, a thorough discussion of the experimental method is provided. The dimension at which finite diameter effects occur was characterized by conducting simultaneous streak camera and framing camera measurements on miniature rate sticks similar in concept to traditional rate sticks. A significant difference between historical rate sticks and those discussed here comes in the form of how they were produced. A femtosecond laser was used to generate precision miniature rate sticks down to diameters of 187 μm. Finally, we will discuss the somewhat unexpected result of nano particulate generation of energetic materials due to the laser machining process.

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TYPE Conference YEAR 2006
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Characterizing the effects of scale and heating rate on micro-scale explosive ignition criteria

Hafenrichter, Everett H.; Pahl, Robert J.

Laser diode ignition experiments were conducted in an effort to characterize the effects of scale and heating rate on micro-scale explosive ignition criteria. Over forty experiments were conducted with various laser power densities and laser spot sizes. In addition, relatively simple analytical and numerical calculations were performed to assist with interpretation of the experimental data and characterization of the explosive ignition criteria.

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TYPE SAND Report YEAR 2005
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