High Energy Materials: Propellants, Explosives and Pyrotechnics

Propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics– or high energy materials (HEMs) to use an umbrella term ? have obvious applications in the military sector, but can also be used in a variety of ways in civilian areas such as mining, construction or spacecraft engineering. The discovery of new explosives in the 1980s boosted research and development and paved the way for a systematic, purposeful synthesis of high energy materials.
This handbook and ready reference covers all important HEMs from the 1950s to the present with their respective properties and intended applications. Written at an attainable level for professionals, engineers and technicians alike, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of HEMs and suggests further directions for research and development. An introductory chapter on the chemical and thermodynamic basics allows the reader to become acquainted with the fundamental features of explosives, before moving on to the important safety aspects in processing, handling, transportation and storage of high energy materials.
With its collation of results and formulation strategies hitherto scattered throughout the literature, this unique handbook should be on the bookshelf of every HEM researcher and developer.


Spis treści:
Preface
SALIENT FEATURES OF EXPLOSIVES
Introduction
Definition
Classification
Fundamental Features
Additional Requirements for Military Explosives
Applications of Explosives
STATUS OF EXPLOSIVES
Historical Aspects
Status of Current and Future Explosives
Future Scope for Research
PROCESSING AND ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EXPLOSIVES
Processing Techniques for Explosives
Formulation Fundamentals
Assessment of Explosives
PROPELLANTS
Classification of Propellants
Liquid Propellants
Solid Propellants
Hybrid Propellants
Thixotropic Propellants
Performance of Propellants
Formulation of Gun Propellants
Ingredients of Gun Propellants
Ingredients of Solid Rocket Propellants
Inhibition of Rocket Propoellants
Insulation of Rocket Motors
PYROTECHNICS
Introduction
General Features of Pyrotechnics
Ingredients of Pyrotechnic Formulations
Important Characteristics of Ingredients for Pyrotechnic Formulations
Types of Pyrotechnic Formulations
Performance Assessment of Pyrotechnic Formulations
Life of Ammunition with Pyrotechnic Devices
Nanomaterials: Various Aspects and Use in HEM Formulations
Recent and Future Trends in Pyrotechnics
EXPLOSIVE AND CHEMICAL SAFETY
Safety
Explosive Safety
Fire Safety
Safety Aspects for Transportation of Explosives and Ammunition
Safety Aspects for Storage of Explosives and Ammunition
Safety Aspects for Handling of Explosives and Ammunition
Static Electricity Hazards
Extremely Insensitive Detonating Substances and Ammunition
Hazard and Risk Analysis
Chemical Safety
Prevention and Elimination of Explosions, Accidents and Fires


Nota biograficzna:
Jai Prakash Agrawal is the former Director of Materials of the Indian Defence Research and Development Organization. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the Gorakhpur University, India, and did postdoctoral work at the University of Saint–Etienne, France, and at the Cavendish Laboratory of the University of Cambridge, UK. In recognition of his achievements Dr. Agrawal was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London. The focus of his scientific and professional career is on research and development in the field of propellants, explosives and inhibitory materials. He has written a monograph on "Composite Materials" and is recipient of several honours including the prestigious DRDO Technology Award. Together with Robert Hodgson he has authored the book "Organic Chemistry of Explosives", John Wiley & Sons.

Okładka tylna:
Propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics– or high energy materials (HEMs) to use an umbrella term ? have obvious applications in the military sector, but can also be used in a variety of ways in civilian areas such as mining, construction or spacecraft engineering. The discovery of new explosives in the 1980s boosted research and development and paved the way for a systematic, purposeful synthesis of high energy materials.
This handbook and ready reference covers all important HEMs from the 1950s to the present with their respective properties and intended applications. Written at an attainable level for professionals, engineers and technicians alike, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of HEMs and suggests further directions for research and development. An introductory chapter on the chemical and thermodynamic basics allows the reader to become acquainted with the fundamental features of explosives, before moving on to the important safety aspects in processing, handling, transportation and storage of high energy materials.
With its collation of results and formulation strategies hitherto scattered throughout the literature, this unique handbook should be on the bookshelf of every HEM researcher and developer.