Title: Energetic Materials : Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements Author: Paul Redner, Veera Boddu ISBN: 1439835136 / 9781439835135 Format: Hard Cover + CD Rom Pages: 280 Publisher: CRC Press Year: 2011 Availability: 2 to 3 weeks
Description
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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.
Integrate Cutting-Edge Research Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense
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