The absolute measurement of the available energy of high explosives by the ballistic mortar

Explosive Strength and Impact Sensitivity of Several PBXs Based on Attractive Cyclic Nitramines

“…According to Taylor and Morris 17, the ballistic mortar permits the “strength” of an explosive to be expressed in absolute units. The term “strength” means the maximum mechanical work, where the explosive products are capable of performing when utilized most efficiently in a given expansion 17.…”

“…According to Taylor and Morris 17, the ballistic mortar permits the “strength” of an explosive to be expressed in absolute units. The term “strength” means the maximum mechanical work, where the explosive products are capable of performing when utilized most efficiently in a given expansion 17. Cooper, referring to the application of a ballistic mortar, points out the following 18: In an ideal explosive, essentially all of the chemical reaction is completed in the Chapman–Jouguet (CJ) zone of the detonation wave, and the gases expand isentropically from that point onwards.…”

Some properties of explosive mixtures containing peroxides

“…The term "strength" means the maximum mechanical work which the explosive products are capable of performing when utilized most efficiently in a given expansion [12].…”

“…According to Taylor and Morris [12] the ballistic mortar permits the "strength" of an explosive to be expressed in absolute units. The term "strength" means the maximum mechanical work which the explosive products are capable of performing when utilized most efficiently in a given expansion [12].…”