Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 05, Numéro C4, Mai 1995
Approches microscopique et macroscopique des détonations
2ème atelier international
Page(s) C4-61 - C4-87
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1995406
Approches microscopique et macroscopique des détonations
2ème atelier international

J. Phys. IV France 05 (1995) C4-61-C4-87

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1995406

Physical Origin of Hot Spots in Pressed Explosive Compositions

R. Belmas1 and J.-P. Plotard2

1  Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Centre d'Etudes du Ripault, BP. 16, 37260 Monts, France
2  Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Centre d'Etudes de Vaujours-Moronvilliers, BP. 7, 77181 Courtry, France


Abstract
We present a complete experimental and theoretical study of hot spots generation in pressed explosive compositions. First, the results of experiments leading to the identification of the hot spots origin are detailed. Then, using these results, a physical model is developed. Three applications are presented. The firts one is devoted to the study of the sensitivity of mixed HMX/TATB compositions. The second one deals with double shock desensitization. The third one is the development of an efficient SDT kinetics using the hot spot model previously described.



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