Accession Number:

ADA151989

Title:

The Influence of Inert Particulate Material on the Properties of RDX/polyethylene Wax Compositions,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MATERIALS RESEARCH LABS ASCOT VALE (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Wilson, William S.

Report Date:

1984-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

Explosive formulations have been prepared from RDX, an emulsifiable polyethylene wax and the inert solids graphite, haematite and silicon carbide. The effects of these solids on the impact sensitivity, shock sensitivity and velocity of detonation of the composition have been investigated. Originator supplied keywords include RDX, Sensitivity, Polyethylene wax, Inert materials, Velocity of detonation.

Descriptors:

• *RDX
• *WAXES
• *POLYETHYLENE
• VELOCITY
• IMPACT
• FORMULATIONS
• GRAPHITE
• SILICON CARBIDES
• IRON OXIDES
• DETONATIONS
• SENSITIVITY
• SHOCK
• INERT MATERIALS
• AUSTRALIA

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE