Accession Number:

ADA056472

Title:

Molecular Studies of the Mechanism of Shock Initiation of Solid Explosives,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND DOVER NJ LARGE CALIBER WEAPON SYSTEMS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Owens,F. J.
• Sharma,J.
• Wiegand,D. A.

Report Date:

1978-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

Important understanding has been gained about the process of shock induced exothermic reactions in solid explosives. The initial step in the process has been shown to involve a breaking of intra molecular bonds or an altering of the bonds of the explosive molecules which make up the lattice of the material and a production of trapped radicals. These trapped radicals are likely candidates for the secondary reactions. It is also shown that this bond breaking is accompanied by considerable permanent distortion in the lattice.

Descriptors:

• *SHOCK(MECHANICS)
• *DETONATIONS
• QUICK REACTION
• REACTION KINETICS
• EXPLOSIVES
• CHEMICAL BONDS
• MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
• LATTICE DYNAMICS
• CHEMICAL RADICALS

Subject Categories:

• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
• Combustion and Ignition

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE