Compatibility, contamination and IR microspectrophotometry
Abstract
Infrared microspectrophotometry, a new technique in DOE, has been successfully employed in the resolution of several contamination problems involving energetic materials. Foreign particles as small as 10 x 20 (micro)m in B/KNO3 powder, LX-16 (plastic-bonded PETN) pellets, and on the MSAD (mechanical safe and arm detonator) were examined and identified. The presence of boric acid crystals on B/KNO3 pellets was discovered, and compatibility problems involving MSAD and an experimental detonator were investgated. This instrument gives Mound a unique problem solving and investigative capability.
- Publication:
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Presented at ADPA Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985adpa.meet.....C
- Keywords:
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- Compatibility;
- Contamination;
- Infrared Spectra;
- Spectrophotometers;
- Boric Acids;
- Detonators;
- Potassium Nitrates;
- Instrumentation and Photography