About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials
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Presentation Title |
High Fidelity Explosive Mock Development for Dynamic Testing of New Generation Explosive Composites |
Author(s) |
Alexandra Burch, Hugh P Grennan, David F Bahr, Bryce C Tappan, Caitlin S Woznick, John D Yeager |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alexandra Burch |
Abstract Scope |
Inert simulant materials (“mocks”) are often used in place of explosives for testing and training in order to improve safety, given the hazards associated with handling explosives. Robust, high fidelity mocks are often lacking for common, well-established explosives, and entirely nonexistent for newer generation explosive materials. One such recently introduced explosive is DAAF, which is the energetic component of the polymer matrix composite PBX 9701. A high fidelity mock for DAAF and PBX 9701 has recently been of interest. Such a mock must reproduce density and mechanical properties of PBX 9701 while being nonhazardous.. In this study, several inert materials were investigated as potential mocks for DAAF.. Qualification tests included nanoindentation, thermal analysis, and manufacturability. The similarity of these various candidates to DAAF will be discussed. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |