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Methodology for determining the initiating capabilities of detonators using an underwater explosion test

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Currently, detonators are considered the initial source of detonation in almost all blasting operations. The possibility of developing and implementing many modern and innovative detonators into production requires conducting appropriate tests which will determine their safety in use or impact on the environment. It needs to be borne in mind that the explosive charge in a detonator, needs to be sufficient to provide an appropriate energy impulse to initiate the explosive material. In order to determine the initiating capability of detonators, an underwater explosion test can be used. Underwater detonation leads to rapid expansion of gaseous products, which results in the formation of a gas bubble which undergoes successive collapse. This article presents the methodology of anunderwater explosion test based on testing carried out on selected detonators.

Source: Materiały Wysokoenergetyczne / High Energy Materials

DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0258

Authors: Konrad Szydło, Mateusz Polis, Barbara Lisiecka

Institutions: Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry, Łukasiewicz Research Network, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Industrial Chemistry Institute, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry, Branch Pszczyna

Language: English

Topic: Energetic Materials and Combustion

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415501611

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