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The book contains ten chapters. Chapter 1 deals with classification of propellants and explosives. Mechanism of thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP) has been given in Chapter 2. Synthesis and characterization of various types of nanomaterials such as oxides, ferrites, cobaltites, oxala...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Singh, Gurdip (Scientist)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, [2015]
Colección:Energy science, engineering and technology series.
Temas:
Explosives.
Propellants.
Fireworks > Materials.
Explosifs.
Propergols.
Pièces d'artifice > Matériaux.
explosive.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
Explosives
Propellants
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • RECENT ADVANCES ON ENERGETIC MATERIALS
  • RECENT ADVANCES ON ENERGETIC MATERIALS
  • Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • About the Author
  • Chapter 1: Explosives and Propellants
  • Abstract
  • 1.1. Explosives
  • 1.1.1. Classification of Explosives
  • 1.1.2. Brief Description of Explosives
  • 1.1.2.1. Low Explosives or Deflagrating
  • 1.1.2.2. High Explosives or Detonating
  • i) Primary Explosives
  • ii) Secondary Explosives
  • iii) Tertiary Explosives
  • 1.1.2.3. Military Explosives
  • 1.1.2.4. Civil or industrial Explosives1.1.2.5. Plastic Bonded Explosives (PBXs)
  • 1.1.3. Properties of Explosives
  • 1.1.3.1. Heat of Formation
  • 1.1.3.2. Heat of Explosion
  • 1.1.3.3 Oxygen Balance
  • 1.1.3.4. Velocity of Detonation (VOD)
  • 1.1.3.5. Detonation Pressure
  • 1.1.3.6. Power Index
  • 1.1.4. Safety Aspects of Explosives
  • 1.1.5. Applications of Explosives
  • 1.2. Propellants
  • 1.2.1. Classification of Propellants
  • 1.2.1.1. Solid Propellants
  • (a) Homogeneous propellants
  • (b) Heterogeneous Propellants
  • 1.2.1.2. Liquid Propellants
  • 1.2.1.3 Hybrid Propellants1.2.1.4 Thixotropic or Gelled Propellants
  • 1.2.2. Properties Required For A Propellant
  • 1.2.3. Basic Requirements for High Performance of solid propellants
  • 1.2.4. Ingredients of Solid Rocket Propellants
  • 1.2.4.1. Oxidizers
  • 1.2.4.2. Binders
  • Characteristics of Binders
  • 1.2.4.3. Metal Fuels
  • 1.2.4.4. Plasticizers
  • 1.2.4.5. Cross-linking Agents and Curing Agents
  • 1.2.4.6. Stabilizers
  • 1.2.4.7. Burn-Rate Modifiers
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Mechanism of Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Abstract
  • 2.1. Introduction2.2. Physical properties of AP
  • 2.3. Dislocations in AP crystals
  • 2.4. Sublimation of AP
  • 2.5. Thermal Properties of AP
  • 2.6. Thermal Decomposition of AP
  • 2.7. Thermal Decomposition Products of AP
  • 2.8. Topography of the Thermal Decomposition
  • Process of AP
  • 2.9. Mechanism of AP Decomposition
  • 2.9.1. Proton Transfer Mechanism
  • 2.9.2. Electron Transfer Mechanism
  • 2.10. Radiolysis of AP
  • 2.11. The Effect of Irradiation on Thermal
  • Decomposition of AP
  • (a) Chemical reason
  • (b) Physical reason
  • 2.12. The Effect of Additives on ThermalDecomposition of AP
  • 2.13. The Influence of Crystal Size and Mechanical Treatment on Thermal Decompositiom of AP
  • 2.14. Detonation of AP
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Synthesis, Characterization and Role of Nanomaterials in the Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate and Composite Solid Propellants
  • Abstract
  • 3.1. Nano Material Science and Nanotechnology
  • 3.1.1. Background on Nanomaterials
  • 3.1.2. Nanomaterials and Nature
  • 3.1.3. Why Nanoparticles Are So Interesting?

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