Review and Evaluation of NF Sensitivity Problems

摘要

This report is a critical evaluation of several aspects of the problems associated with the sensitivity characteristics of NF compounds. In particular, the report includes: (1) a summary of sensitivity-structure relationships and their significance; (2) a summary of viewpoints expressed by personnel engaged in NF propellant development; and (3) a discussion of sensitivity testing and data reporting. Conclusions and general recommendations are made as they apply to each section. The accumulation and reporting of the mass of sensitivity data for the final report required a thorough review of sensitivity testing methods which revealed some discrepancies in results reported for various NF compounds. However, trends were discernible in the senistivity characteristics such as the alkanes, alcohols, esters, and ethers. Thus there was a unique opportunity to have a purview of the whole problem of NF sensitivity.