ROWANEX Class of PBXs

Some explosive formulations based on HMX, HMX and NTO, HMX and TATB (by wt.) and binder have been studied for density, VOD, IAD (number of cards), initiation sensitivity, ignition temperature and other explosive properties. The data given in Table 2.9 and Table 2.10 show a significant decrease in sensitivity, IAD (number of cards) and initiation sensitivity of explosive formulations with an increase in the proportion of NTO as well as TATB. However, performance of the NTO-based formulation is slightly better [222]. 

Reprinted with permission from R.E. Hollands, A.R. Wilson and B.C. Head, Proc. Inti. Symp. on 

Energetic Materials Technology, 1995, p 14 1995, American Defense Preparedness Association.  

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