Effects of Low-Level Gamma Radiation on Common Nitroaromatic, Nitramine, and Nitrate Ester Explosives
Patricia L. Huestis, Jamie A. Stull, Joseph P. Lichthardt, M. Wasiolek, Lori Montano-Martinez, Virginia W. Manner
Abstract
H NMR spectrum of PETN was observed and SEM and ESD results suggest a surface energy change in PATO, but these differences are minor and do not appear to have a substantial impact on the handling safety.
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Explosive materialIonizing radiationIrradiationPelletsMaterials scienceNuclear chemistryChemistryRadiochemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryNuclear physicsPhysicsEnergetic Materials and CombustionThermal and Kinetic AnalysisRadiation Effects in Electronics