When high explosives are subjected to sudden shock waves, such as from an impact or detonation, tiny regions of intense heat—called hot spots—form at microstructural defects such as pores. These hot ...

Safe and effective high explosives are critical to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) mission of stockpile stewardship. It is relatively simple to study the composition of such material ...

a For additional listings of explosives considered important in forensic investigations, see TWGFEX: The Technical Working Group for Fire and Explosions, http://www ...

Emulsion explosives, widely used in industrial applications, are known for their water resistance, high safety, and environmental friendliness 1,2. However, due to the presence of approximately 10% ...

Laboratory testing with adjustable loading amplitudes and durations remains the primary method for assessment of the safety of explosives under either launch or penetration environment. In this study, ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Description: A white explosive powder made from a ...