Detonation performance of urea‐hydrogen peroxide (UHP)

• Published in: Propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics Vol. 48; no. 6
• Main Authors: Halleux, Francis, Pons, Jean‐François, Wilson, Ian, Simoens, Bart, Van Riet, Romuald, Lefebvre, Michel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Detonation; Diameters; Household chemicals; Hydrogen peroxide; non ideal explosive; Overpressure; Performance assessment; Risk assessment; Underwater; urea hydrogen peroxide; Ureas

Carbamide Peroxide, an adduct of Urea and Hydrogen Peroxide, is commonly used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as a solid source of hydrogen peroxide. However, it exhibits explosive properties and can be easily manufactured from readily available household chemicals, making it a potenti...