Energetic Materials at Extreme Conditions

David I.A. Millar's thesis explores the effects of extreme conditions on energetic materials. His study identifies and structurally characterises new polymorphs obtained at high pressures and/or temperatures. The performance of energetic materials (pyrotechnics, propellants and explosives) can depend on a number of factors including sensitivity to detonation, detonation velocity, and chemical and thermal stability. Polymorphism and solid-state phase transitions may therefore have significant consequences for the performance and safety of energetic materials. In order to model the behaviour of these important materials effectively under operational conditions it is essential to obtain detailed structural information at a range of temperatures and pressures.

List of contents

Introduction.- Experimental Techniques.- Structural Studies of RDX.- High-Pressure Structural Studies of CL-20.- Structural Investigation of a Series of Inorganic Azides (Part 1).- Structural Investigation of a Series of Inorganic Azides (Part 2).- General Remarks.

Summary

David I.A. Millar's thesis explores the effects of extreme conditions on energetic materials. His study identifies and structurally characterises new polymorphs obtained at high pressures and/or temperatures. The performance of energetic materials (pyrotechnics, propellants and explosives) can depend on a number of factors including sensitivity to detonation, detonation velocity, and chemical and thermal stability. Polymorphism and solid-state phase transitions may therefore have significant consequences for the performance and safety of energetic materials. In order to model the behaviour of these important materials effectively under operational conditions it is essential to obtain detailed structural information at a range of temperatures and pressures.

Product details

• Authors: David I A Millar, David I. A. Millar, David I.A. Millar
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783662521137
• ISBN: 978-3-662-52113-7
• No. of pages: 222
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 13 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 367 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 222 p.
• Series: Springer Theses; Springer Theses
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Physikalische Chemie, Analytische Chemie, B, Chemistry and Materials Science, Characterization and Analytical Technique, Materials science, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Shock waves