The Viscosity of TATB Types A and B Suspensions in Molten TNT: General Characteristics

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Abstract:

As part of a program of research into insensitive explosives, an investigation has been conducted into the flow properties of suspensions of TATB types A and B in molten TNT. Low concentration TATBTNT suspensions are shown to be Newtonian while high concentration suspensions were found to be thixotropic and to exhibit yield point behaviour. The maximum packing fractions of blends of the two types of TATB are shown to be shear-dependent and incapable of prediction by standard settling experiments. The effects on the flow properties of blending the two types of TATB are discussed. Future directions for research are outlined.... Viscometry.

Author(s):
Billon, H. H. ; Parry, M. A.
Author Organization(s):
MATERIALS RESEARCH LABS ASCOT VALE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0027

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MRL-TR-91-24
Monitor Series:
DODA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
*TNT, *INSENSITIVE EXPLOSIVES, PREDICTIONS, BLENDING, EXPLOSIVES, MIXTURES, STANDARDS, FLOW, AUSTRALIA, YIELD POINT, VISCOMETERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1991 Dec 01