Polyurethane Binder Systems for Polymer Bonded Explosives

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Abstract:

Polymer bonded explosives PBXs consist of explosive components bound together by a polymeric binder. The most common binder systems in current PBXs are polyurethane based and contain plasticisers and other chemicals that alter processability, mechanical properties and chemical stability. This report details the history of PBX binders, components of polyurethane binder systems, their properties and the procedures for obtaining the ingredients, as well as the basics of formulation, testing and quality control. Also included are details of PBX formulations on which research has been undertaken at DSTO.

Author(s):
Daniel, Merran A.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION EDINBURGH (AUSTRALIA) WEAPONS SYSTEMS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-GD-0492, DODA-AR-013-820
Monitor Series:
AR-013-820, DSTO/WSD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*POLYURETHANE RESINS, *PLASTIC BONDED EXPLOSIVES, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, POLYMERS, CHEMICAL STABILITY, AUSTRALIA, QUALITY CONTROL, BINDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guns
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
2006 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2007 Jun 20