A discussion on the initiation and growth of explosion in solids - The initiation of explosives by shock

A 'gap' test of the sensitivity of explosives to shock is described. An RDX pellet generates a shock in a metal wafer (the 'gap') which is in contact with the sample. A sharp dent in a steel! bar at the other end of the sample signifies detonation. Sensitivity is determined in te...

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Veröffentlicht in:Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A, Mathematical and physical sciences Mathematical and physical sciences, 1958-07, Vol.246 (1245), p.268-273
Hauptverfasser: Cachia, G. P., Whitbread, E. G.
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Sprache:eng
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