Experimental Studies of Rod Impact on Bare/Uncovered PBX 9501 Explosive

• Published in: Procedia engineering Vol. 58; pp. 147 - 156
• Main Authors: Gustavsen, R.L., Dattelbaum, D.M., Johnson, C.E., Bartram, B.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2013
• Subjects: Plastic bonded explosive; Rod impact; Shock initiation; Short shock; Shock initiation; Plastic bonded explosive; Rod impact; Short shock

We present an experimental investigation of the dynamics of rod impact on bare or uncovered PBX 9501 explosive. By weight, PBX 9501 contains 95% octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine, commonly known as HMX. The plastic binder is Estane combined with a nitro-plasticizer made of bis(2,2-din...