Accession Number:

ADA502140

Title:

Development of Nanothermite Projectile for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Neutralization. National Institute of Justice Final Report

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Personal Author(s):

• Bless, S. J.
• Wilson, D.
• Pedersen, B. A.
• Wienman, L.
• Garnier, J.

Report Date:

2008-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

49.0

Abstract:

It has been shown that ammonium nitrate-fuel oil ANFO charges in the range of several pounds to 80 pounds can be neutralized by impact of projectiles containing small amounts of a reactive material. The mechanism is that limited deflagration of the ANFO creates sufficient pressure to rupture plastic or steel containers.

Descriptors:

• *IMPROVISED WEAPONS
• *NEUTRALIZATION
• AMMONIUM NITRATE
• DEFLAGRATION
• COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
• TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
• FUEL OIL

Subject Categories:

• Defense Systems
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE