Energetic Compounds: Methods for Prediction of their Performance

Description

This book discusses methods for the assessment of energetic compounds through heat of detonation, detonation pressure, velocity and temperature, Gurney energy and power. The authors focus on the detonation pressure and detonation velocity of non-ideal aluminized energetic compounds. This 2nd Edition includes an updated and improved presentation of simple, reliable methods for the design, synthesis and development of novel energetic compounds. Presents methods for the design, synthesis and development of novel energetic compounds. Discusses tools to predict the performance of these compounds to reduce costs associated with synthesis, testing and evaluation. Preface to the first edition Preface to the second edition Contents List of symbols About the authors 1 Heat of detonation 2 Detonation temperature 3 Detonation velocity 4 Detonation pressure 5 Gurney energy 6 Power (strength) 7 Underwater detonation (explosion) Answers to questions and problems Appendix: Glossary of compound names and heats of formation for pure and composite explosives Bibliography Index