Results of test verification of explosivesdetonation wavepbxn110. This design asures reliable detonation transfer and meets im conditions. Comparisons made with predictions for octol 7525 and pbxn110. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn 110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn 110 plasticbonded explosive \. Temperature dependent equations of state for energetic materials. The fuelair explosive fae is one of the bestknown types. High performance polymerbonded explosive containing polynimmo for metal accelerating applications ron hollands and virgil fung. Mil mildtl82901a explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn 110 superseding mile82901 standard by military specifications and standards, 052002. The polymer pbxn110 is used as the matrix for the particlereinforced polymer composite pbxw128. The influence of asymmetries in shaped charge performance. Hmxbased compositions available according to nato standard or customertailored specifications. Nonshock initiation model for plastic bonded explosive pbxn.
The fy 1986 procurement of navy blu110b mk83 lb bomb was being loaded with pbxn109 and the fy 88 89 procurement of navy blu111 mk82 500 lb bomb was either being loaded or was scheduled to be loaded with pbxn109. M1061 mortar cartridge gets full materiel release land. The composition and characteristics of standardized. Composition and communication i is the introductory course in a twocourse sequence designed to engage students in composing and communicating ideas using speech, writing, and visuals. Enhanced performance from insensitive explosives ronald brown, john gamble, dave amondson, ronald williams, paul murch. A pure analog of the pbxn110 binder system was tested for comparison to the. A polymerbonded explosive, also called pbx or plasticbonded explosive, is an explosive. This explosive represents a family of plastically bonded explosives with good mechanical strength and rigid body properties. Pbxn 110 is a highenergy explosive intended for use. Numerical analyses have been performed to investigate the influence of shaped charge asymmetries in the jet characteristics. When jassm joint airtosurface standoff missile a weapon under joint development by the air force and navy, goes into production, its warhead will contain a new explosive formulation developed at the air force research laboratory munitions directorate, ordnance division, energetic materials branch. Here is the source of composition pbxih5pbxn1 and cool article optical pyrometry of fireballs of metalized explosives from propellants, explosives, pyrotechnicsits about testing a charges composed from metallic particles saturated with sensitized nm. The response of the hmxbased material pbxn9 to thermal.
Interest in using new explosives to reduce the sensitivity of. Comparisons made with predictions for octol 7525 and pbxn 110. A design goal for nuclear weapons, to ensure that a single builtin detonator firing, or an external explosive charge fired next to the weapon, could not result in a nuclear yield greater than two kilograms tnt. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn 110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn 110. Laboratory test data soon showed that pbxn 106, the formulation developed by aerojet was considerably less sensitive to shock than composition a3 or composition b explosives. Pbxn 5 is referred to as a plasticbonded explosive because it. Download citation deflagration behavior of pbxn109 and composition b at high pressures and temperatures we report deflagration rate measurements on pbxn109 rdwavhtpb and composition b. The pellet booster interface has been developed and tested 9 and is in use in other israeli operational warheads. Mechanical behavior of pbxw128 and pbxn110 under uniaxial.
Download citation deflagration behavior of pbxn 109 and composition b at high pressures and temperatures we report deflagration rate measurements on pbxn 109 rdwavhtpb and composition b. All military bulk explosives are processed and tested to the applicable milspec standards and all commercial bulk explosives are custom blended for their specific application. It wont do much on its own as far as thermobaric effects are concerned. Sciencemadness discussion board thermobaric explosives. Pbxs are normally used for explosive materials that are not easily melted into a casting, or are otherwise. This specification covers two types of pbxn 110 cast plasticbonded explosive see 6. This website uses cookies we use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic.
Enhanced performance from insensitive explosives ronald brown, john gamble, dave amondson, ronald williams, paul murch, and joshua lusk physics department naval postgraduate school, monterey, ca 93943. Laboratory test data soon showed that pbxn106, the formulation developed by aerojet was considerably less sensitive to shock than composition a3 or composition b explosives. Nonshock initiation model for plastic bonded explosive. Experiment, model development, and computer simulations to study high. Bulk explosives products for the defense, aerospace, mining. The hazard fields include special hazard alerts air and water reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and details about reactive groups assignments and potentially incompatible absorbents. Performance modelling 2 pbxn110 octol 7525 b u t y l n e n a g a p a. Cis 110 composition and communication i composition and communication i is the introductory course in a twocourse sequence designed to engage students in composing and communicating ideas using speech, writing, and visuals. Pbxn5 was the initial explosive material used experimentally to develop the dmgir model. Incorporation of ap as replacement of rdx results in signi. Filled with either tritonal or pbxn 109 explosive accommodates a variety of us and international fuzes cleared and certified for flight on numerous us air force, us navy, and international aircraft.
Performance modelling 2 pbxn 110 octol 7525 b u t y l n e n a g a p a. Orbital atks m1061 60mm mortar cartridge has been approved for full materiel release fmr by the us joint munitions command, the company announced on 27 october fmr shows that the us army has rigorously tested and evaluated the warhead and determined it is safe, operationally suitable and logistically supportable for use. Pbxw128 and pbxw11 selected for continued evaluation ch6 pbxn5 pbxn7 pbxn9 pbxw128 pbxw11 composition primary ingredients rdx. Compressive properties of pbxn5 and pbxw11 before and. For example, pbxn 110, composed of 88% hmx and 12% polymeric binder, is designed to fragment a warheads metal case and drive the fragments at high velocity, whereas pbxn 109, composed of 64% rdx. Mechanical behavior of pbxw128 and pbxn110 under uniaxial and multiaxial compression at di erent strain rates and temperatures ozgen. Pbxs are normally used for explosive materials that are not easily melted into a casting, or are otherwise difficult to form.
The nominal composition of pbxn110, type i and type ii, was derived using. Hsaap has historically used this equipment to conduct all process development scaleup. We also share information about your use our our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Interest in using new explosives to reduce the sensitivity. Aes processes bulk explosives to meet the exacting requirements of commercial and military applications. Compressive properties of pbxn5 and pbxw11 before and after. The polymer pbxn 110 is used as the matrix for the particlereinforced polymer composite pbxw128. Stressstrain response of both polymeric materials under uniaxial compression is found to. Burrows naval surface warfare center, indian head division. Pbxn 110, type ii is the preferred composition for general use. Explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn111 this specification is approved for use by the naval sea systems command, department of the navy, and is available for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. However despite following the same install procedure as before, the install on one particular client fails before it even gets to the nb portion x. These much slower heating rates for pbxn9 were chosen because the rapid decomposition of hmx makes faster heating rate data e. Pbxn110 is a plastic bonded explosive pbx with relatively high binder content that contains 88wt% hmx and 12wt% htpbbased binder.
Thermal decomposition and ignition of pbxn 110 plasticbonded explosive mine composites with tnt, 12th international detonation symposium, san diego, california, usa, august 1116, 2002. Read the response of the hmxbased material pbxn9 to thermal insults. Mechanical behavior of polymers pbxw 128 and pbxn 110. The polymer bonded explosive pbxn109 has a composition of 65%. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn110 plasticbonded explosive \see 6. Pbxn110 is a highenergy explosive intended for use. Benchmark manual verification of explosives impetus afea. Insensitive high explosives related articles citizendium. Vandenberg 30th space wing range safety group requested information on the hygroscopic properties of pbxn5. Thermal decomposition and ignition of pbxn110 plastic. Hmx compositions with teflonbased binders were developed in 1960s and 1970s. In practice, the blast wave typically produced by such a weapon is of a significantly longer duration than that produced by a conventional condensed explosive. Thermal decomposition kinetics and morphological changes, thermochimica acta on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips.
Plastic bonded explosive pbx compositions utilizing cl20 as the oxidizer, and. The model has been extended to cast explosives represented by composition b. May begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation if mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides. Stressstrain response of both polymeric materials under uniaxial compression is found to be dependent on the strain rate. The nominal composition of pbxn 110, type i and type ii, was derived using the values of the sample calculations. Delivering science and technology to protect our nation and promote world stability.
Ep1417161a2 high performance plastic bonded explosive. May explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water. Meltcast compositions octol 7030, octol 7525, pressed composition hmx wax, pbxn3, pbxn5, pbxn9, hmx eurenco co nducts a policy of continual improvement and therefore reserves the right to change any of the data contained. The shaped charge configuration employed in the numerical analyses has a trumpet copper liner and aluminum casing filled with pbxn 110 explosive charge. A polymerbonded explosive, also called pbx or plasticbonded explosive, is an explosive material in which explosive powder is bound together in a matrix using small quantities typically 510% by weight of a synthetic polymer. There are no singlecomponent thermobaric explosives, they are all mixes using al, or fuels surrounding the charge. Linear explosives tailored cutting explosives pacsci emc. Deflagration behavior of pbxn109 and composition b at high. A polymerbonded explosive, also called pbx or plasticbonded explosive, is an. Bulk explosives products for the defense, aerospace. Characteristics of cast pbx with aluminium pyrobin. For example, pbxn110, composed of 88% hmx and 12% polymeric. Pbxn110 warhead results pbxw11 density gcc results 1.
The shaped charge configuration employed in the numerical analyses has a trumpet copper liner and aluminum casing filled with pbxn110 explosive charge. Pbxn 5 was the initial explosive material used experimentally to develop the dmgir model. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn110 plasticbonded explosive \. Mechanical behavior of polymers pbxw 128 and pbxn 110 under. The isopropyl nitrate is used as an energetic binder to insure that all the aluminum fuel is consumed. Composition a is used by the military in land mines and 2.
Mildtl82874 explosive, plasticbonded, pressed, pbxn7. Deflagration behavior of pbxn109 and composition b at. This specification covers the requirements for the procurement of one type of cast. The energy content was about the same for all three explosives and thus there would be no degradation in warhead performance. High performance polymerbonded explosive containing. Students will develop interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and information literacy skills by exploring. The composition exhibits initiation with a shock wave of 8 gpa, as compared to 5. Ffirapport 200801141 compressive properties of pbxn5 and pbxw11 before and after ageing at 60oc for 3 and 6 months gunnar ove nevstad forsvarets forskningsinstituttnorwegian defence research establishment ffi. Mildtl32259 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn114. The pbxn110 was chosen due to its high energy and high reaction tempertature.
Used in a wide range of compositions, eurencoproduced hmx represents the best choice for high quality and. An insensitive high explosive made with plastic bonding techniques, used in a wide range of u. Typical equivalent analyses of binder components used to establish nominal composition are as follows. The explosion can be initiated by a sudden shock, high temperature or a combination of the two. A thermobaric weapon, aerosol bomb, or vacuum bomb, is a type of explosive that uses oxygen from the surrounding air to generate a hightemperature explosion. Ffirapport 200801141 compressive properties of pbxn 5 and pbxw11 before and after ageing at 60oc for 3 and 6 months gunnar ove nevstad forsvarets forskningsinstituttnorwegian defence research establishment ffi. Pbxn110 main safety and im characteristics are maintained, especially a very good behavior under bullet impacts. Pbxn110, type ii is the preferred composition for general use. Filled with either tritonal or pbxn109 explosive accommodates a variety of us and international fuzes cleared and certified for flight on numerous us air force, us navy, and international aircraft.
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