PBXs compression strength

PBX. An acronym for Plastic Bonded Explosive. A term applied to a variety of expl mixts which are characterized by high mechanical strength (above 10,000psi compressive strength), good expl properties (usually > 780Qm/sec deton vel),... 

Some PBX formulations along with their density, VOD and compression strength are given in Table 3.4. Some important PBX formulations based on high explosives such as TATB, NTO and CL-20 which are used for specialized applications have already been described in Chapter 2. 

In a typical molding procedure the molding powd is heated in a steam oven at 112° for 2—4 hrs, then pressed to shape at 120° using 30000psi with 5mins dwell time under a vac of at least 4mm. A billet of PBX is thus produced with a compressive strength of at least lOOOOpsi (Refs... 

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