A pure analog of the pbxn110 binder system was tested for comparison to the strain rate and temperature dependence of the composite pbxn110. For example, pbxn 110, composed of 88% hmx and 12% polymeric binder, is designed to fragment a warheads metal case and drive the fragments at high velocity, whereas pbxn 109, composed of 64% rdx. Here is the source of composition pbxih5 pbxn 1 and cool article optical pyrometry of fireballs of metalized explosives from propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics its about testing a charges composed from metallic particles saturated with sensitized nm. Ignition kinetics were measured based on the one dimensional timetoexplosion combined with ale3d modeling. Choose from 500 different sets of english 112 flashcards on quizlet. The fuelair explosive fae is one of the bestknown types of thermobaric. Ebad has designed, developed and produced a wide range of explosive and pyrotechnic products used for missile applications. Consider initial evacuation for 800 meters 12 mile in all directions. Mary wollstonecraft shelley shelved 7 times as collegereadinglist avg rating 3. Composition b composition b 3 composition b 4 composition c 4 composition ch 6 composition d 2 composition h 6 cxm 1 cxm 11 cxm 3 cxm 6 cxm 7 cxm 9 cyclotol on site prepared explosive. These much slower heating rates for pbxn 9 were chosen because the rapid decomposition of hmx makes faster heating rate data e. Pbxn106, rdx 75%, polyethylene glycol bdnpaf binder, naval shells. The beloved composition notebook gets a slick redesign wired.
Laboratoryscale, rapid prototyping and highvolume production. All military bulk explosives are processed and tested to the applicable milspec standards and all commercial bulk explosives are custom blended for their specific application. Pbxn 110, type ii is the preferred composition for general use. Compressive properties of pbxn5 and pbxw11 before and. Cas 78115 68988896 pbxn 301 plastic bonded explosive pentaerythritol tetranitrate petn. There was no great desire to fund programs to utilize propellant technology to develop less sensitive explosives because the sensitivity of munitions to extremes of heat, shock and impact was known but not recognized as a problem. Msds pbxn301 plastic bonded explosive pentaerythritol. Vandenberg 30th space wing range safety group requested information on the hygroscopic properties of pbxn 5. In general, high explosives are compositions and mixtures of.
Wide ruled school office home student teacher 112 pages unicorn composition notebooks volume 1 dani. Pbxn5 is referred to as a plasticbonded explosive because it is an explosive coated with plastic material. Deflagration behavior of pbxn109 and composition b at. An insensitive high explosive made with plastic bonding techniques, used in a wide range of u. A polymerbonded explosive, also called pbx or plasticbonded explosive, is an explosive material in which explosive powder is bound together in a matrix using small quantities typically 510% by weight of a synthetic polymer. Durable, soft cover, onesubject composition books are great for note taking and journaling. Popular college reading list books showing 150 of 511 frankenstein. The plasticbonded explosive is referred to herein as. Hmxbased compositions available according to nato standard or customertailored specifications. The demolition charge m112 is a rectangular block of composition c4. Pbxn 9 selected as im explosive for smaw heaa warhead qualification test plan received. The plasticbonded explosive is referred to herein as pbxn112 order online or call. Our approch was to test the explosive chagre including the initiation system in few im. Pbxw17 has requirements for bulkdensity and flow characteristics.
May begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation if mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides. Pbxw17 is the rdx analogue of pbxn 9, which contains hmx and is thus more expensive. Pacon composition book, green marble pacon creative. A further study of written english and practice in composition. For example, pbxn110, composed of 88% hmx and 12% polymeric binder, is designed to fragment a warheads metal case and drive the fragments at high velocity, whereas pbxn109, composed of 64% rdx, 20% aluminum, and 16% binder, is designed for internal blast applications. Both explosives are intended for use in metal acceleration andor fragmentation applications. Other experimentally determined equivalent weights could result in slightly different weight percent values for these component materials.
Pbxn9 ignition kinetics and deflagration rates unt. Pbxn 110 is a highenergy explosive intended for use. Initiation by thin sleeve of pbxn110 and pbxn 112 position pbxn 111 pbxn 110111 pbxn 112 111 mm predict expt predict expt predict expt. Learn english 112 with free interactive flashcards. Download citation deflagration behavior of pbxn 109 and composition b at high pressures and temperatures we report deflagration rate measurements on pbxn 109 rdwavhtpb and composition. Hmx compositions with teflonbased binders were developed in 1960s and 1970s for gun shells. Pbxn110 is a plastic bonded explosive pbx with relatively high binder content that contains 88wt% hmx and 12wt% htpbbased binder. Appleton, wi june 8, 2018 pacon corporation, a portfolio company of private equity firm mason wells, announced today that it was acquired by f. Pbxn110 sleeve thickness, mm e ss y y 1 0 5775 1280 2 8303 1403 5 8318 1410 10 8314 1495 8320 1549 20 8317 1647 0. The nominal composition of pbxn 111 was derived using the values of the sample calculations 6. The polymer bonded explosive pbxn109 has a composition of 65% rdx, 21% aluminum, and 14% htpb binder plasticized with doa. The composition of the pure htpb binder analog will be discussed later in this section. Cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine, wet with 10% water is a high explosive.
I have found the exercises to be effective in a classroom situation for teaching composition techniques to music students in the lower division of college. I teach music composition and use exercises from this book as part of my curriculum. Wide ruled school office home student teacher 112 pages unicorns rainbows cute notebook school composition. This specification covers a high energy castable explosive, composed of cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine hmx and an elastomeric binder. Dynamic and quasistatic measurements of pbxn 5 and compb explosives geoffrey w. Pbxn 109 loaded bombs satisfied all of the navy im requirements except sympathetic detonation in the stowage configuration. Hygroscopic properties of pbxn unt digital library. Writing and research in the disciplines this course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Aes processes bulk explosives to meet the exacting requirements of commercial and military applications. Thermal decomposition and ignition of pbxn110 plastic. Enhanced performance from insensitive explosives ronald brown, john gamble, dave amondson, ronald williams, paul murch, and joshua lusk physics department. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. Bulk explosives products for the defense, aerospace. Results of these experiments indicate that pbxn 9 behaves much like other hmx based.
Explosive properties explosive composition manufacture method density, gcc fcoscobi pbxn 9 hmxbinder pressed 1. The response of the hmxbased material pbxn9 to thermal. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn 110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn 110 plasticbonded explosive \. The sensitive pbxn 101 formulation mentioned previously was an example of this focus on energy. Mildtl82901 explosive, plasticbonded, cast pbxn 110 this specification covers the requirements for two types of cast pbxn 110 plasticbonded. Shortly after the cna report on insensitive munitions was issued, the navy bomb. The nominal composition of pbxn 110, type i and type ii, was derived using the values of the sample calculations.
Pbxw17 is designed as a lowcost replacement for pbxn 9. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. May explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water. Precise timing is a critical performance function, as is location and promptness of warhead initiation. A graphic designer gives the composition notebook a much needed update. The composition is made of 95% hmx and 5% fluoroelastomers. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings. The ignition kinetics and deflagration rates of pbxn 9 were measured using specially designed instruments at llnl and compared with previous work on similar hmx based materials. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. English 112 syllabus college composition past writing. A polymerbonded explosive, also called pbx or plasticbonded explosive, is an explosive. There are several pbxn explosives, the 5 suffix is an arbitrary identifier which is assigned sequentially.
Mildtl82874 explosive, plasticbonded, pressed, pbxn7. Course descriptions english wake technical community. Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 500 meters mile in all directions. This guide is intended for students taking english composition ii engl 112. Compressive properties of pbxn 5 and pbxw11 before and after ageing at 60oc for 3 and 6 months gunnar ove nevstad forsvarets forskningsinstituttnorwegian defence research establishment ffi 30 may 2008. This extremely nonideal explosive is a challenging system to model, and to this end, simulations with 2d axisymmetric cylindrical geometry were performed using an explicit finite element hydrocode, lsdyna, with both an ignition and growth model and a cpex reactive model. Pbxn110 warhead results pbxw11 density gcc results 1. In practice, the blast wave typically produced by such a weapon is of a significantly longer duration than that produced by a conventional condensed explosive.