An Analysis and Discussion of Certain Problems connected with Physicochemical Stability and Compatibility of Explosive Materials Used in Initiation-Ignition/Explosive Trains of Fusing Systems on the basis of NATO Standardization Documents

摘要

This paper is dedicated to an analysis and discussion on measurement, determination and requirements regarding physicochemical stability and compatibility properties, including ageing and thermal parameters and characterization of high energetic materials used in ignition/explosive trains of fusing systems on the basis of NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) and Allied Ordnance Publications (AOPs). This group of high energetic materials comprises the following explosives used in fusing systems: primary explosives (e.g. lead and silver azides) lead/booster explosives (e.g. tetryl) and pyrotechnic compositions (including black powder) applied in pyrotechnic delayers, self-destruction devices, ignition impulse augmenting and transferring charges (e.g. detonating/incendiary cups, squibs, primers). Above presented approach in respect to physicochemical stability and compatibility testing of high energetic materials used in fusing systems should support process of selection, development and tailoring of test methods, parameters and assessment criteria concerning these materials which finally decide about safety and reliability functioning of fusing systems in military ammunition.