Studies on the Tailoring of Particle Size and Micromeritic Properties of Reduced Shock Sensitivity RDX (RSS-RDX)

• Autorzy: Ramavat V. , Sarangapani R. , Reddy S. T. , Patil R. S. , Gore G. M. , Sikder A. K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The microstructure of explosive particles, as well as formulations, has a significant influence on the shock sensitivity of various energetic formulations. Particle shape and specific size distributions are always important considerations in explosives processing in order to realize better process parameters. The present study aimed to explore crystallization variables required to achieve a specific particle size of Reduced Shock Sensitivity RDX (RSS-RDX). Crystallization process factors such as cooling rate, agitator speed and configuration, etc. have been systematically studied to understand their effect on the particle size. The study also established the crystallization process parameters required to tightly control a specific particle size distribution ranging from 50 to 500 μm by cooling crystallization. Fine particles ranging from 15 to 30 μm were prepared by an ultrasonication technique. Ultrasonic process parameters, including temperature, time and ultrasonic frequency, were studied and the process conditions were optimized. Micromeritic characterization of RSS-RDX revealed the nature of flowability, which in-turn is useful in identifying the ease of processability. Overall, our interest stemmed from an investigation which showed that careful optimization of crystallization variables can lead to a specific particle size distribution.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

crystallization; RSS-RDX; micromeritics; particle size distribution

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 10, no. 4
• Strony: 581--592
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ramavat V.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

autor

Sarangapani R.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

autor

Reddy S. T.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

autor

Patil R. S.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

autor

Gore G. M.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India
• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

autor

Sikder A. K.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune-411 021, India

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