Energetic Materials : Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements

The development, processing, and lifecycle environmental impact analysis of energetic materials all pose various challenges and potential dangers. Because safety concerns severely limit study of these substances at most research facilities, engineers will especially appreciate a tool that strengthens understanding of the chemistry and physics involved and helps them better predict how these materials will behave when used in explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and other applications.

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Energetic Materials : Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements covers a variety of advanced empirical modeling and simulation tools used to explore development, performance, sensitivity, and lifecycle issues of energetic materials. Focusing on a critical component of energetic materials research— prediction of thermophysical properties—this book elucidates innovative and experimental techniques being used to:

• Apply molecular and meso-scale modeling methodologies to measure reactivity, performance, and properties of new energetic materials
• Gain insight into shear initiation at the particulate level
• Better understand the fate, transport, and overall environmental impact of energetic materials
• Evaluate the performance of new materials and assess their reaction mechanisms

Edited by two respected U.S. Army engineers, this book highlights cutting-edge research from leaders in the energetics community. Documenting the history, applications, and environmental behavior of energetic materials, this reference is a valuable resource for anyone working to optimize their massive potential—either now or in the future.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction : Thermophysical Properties of Explosive Materials
Chapter 2 : The History, Chemistry, and Physics of Energetic Materials
Chapter 3 : Physical Property Prediction of Energetic Materials from Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Chapter 4 : Predicting the Solvation Free Energy of 1,3,5-Triamino-2,4, 6-Trinitrobenzene (TATB) in Organic Solvents
Chapter 5 : Prediction of Physicochemical Properties of Energetic Materials via EPI Suite
Chapter 6 : Mechanisms and Kinetics of CL-20 Modes of Transformation via Alkali Hydrolysis and via Photolysis and Thermolysis Free Radical Reactions
Chapter 7 : Ignition of Metal Powder by Electrostatic Discharge
Chapter 8 : Physicochemical Property Measurements on Insensitive Munitions Compounds for Environmental Applications
Chapter 9 : Group Contribution Techniques : Predicting the Properties of nergetic Chemicals
Chapter 10 : Prediction of Physicochemical Properties of Energetic Materials
Chapter 11 : Solubility of RDX, HMX, and ε-CL20 in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Chapter 12 : Combustion Behavior of Nanoenergetic Material Systems

Index