Session V6: Explosives Thermal/Mechanical Response
10:30 AM–12:15 PM, Friday, June 29, 2007
Fairmont Orchid Hotel Room: Promenade I/II
Chair: Laura Smilowitz, Sandia National Laboratories
Abstract ID: BAPS.2007.SHOCK.V6.3
Abstract: V6.00003 : Thermal properties of a UK PBX and binder system
11:15 AM–11:30 AM
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Authors:
Stewart Palmer
(University of Cambridge)
David Williamson
(University of Cambridge)
William Proud
(University of Cambridge)
The thermal conductivity, diffusivity and heat capacity of a UK PBX and binder system have been measured over a temperature range of ambient to approximately 120 \r{ }C. Independent measurements of any two of the above, and knowledge of the density, allows the third to be calculated. Comparisons between the directly measured and calculated values give an indication of the reliability of such data. Thermal conductivity measurements were made using the Lee's disc method, thermal diffusivity via {\AA}ngstr\"{o}m's method and heat capacity via Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Such data are required for the development and validation of PBX thermal models. This paper outlines the current state of research and details the important observations to date.
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