The detonation velocity-loading density relation for selected explosives and mixtures of explosives

1 January 1983

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Energetic Materials

Vol. 1 (1) , 55-82
https://doi.org/10.1080/07370658308010819

Abstract

Recent detonation velocity (D)–loading density (ρ_o) data for pure explosives have been reviewed and preferred linear D-ρ_o curves selected. These were then used to predict D of mixtures at densities of 1.0 and 1.6 g/cm³. The additivity law used was quite successful in both ranges with the exception of high porosity PETN mixtures. The Urizar method of prediction was satisfactory in the low porosity range, but unacceptable in the high porosity range for both pure and mixed high explosives (HE). The Kamlet method was satisfactory for 13 of 15 HE at ρ_o = 1.6 g/cm³ and for 10 of 15 at ρ_o = 1.0 g/cm³.

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