Investigation of parameters on thermally cycled EBW detonators
Abstract
Working towards an optimal exploding bridge wire (EBW) detonator design, three parameters were varied among two detonator platforms. These three parameters were bridge wire diameter, high explosive (HE) density, and sleeve material. These parameters were chosen due to their potential to benefit initiation characteristics. The performance of each parameter was characterized at pristine conditions and after thermal cycling. The overall performance as well as the severity of performance loss observed after ageing were considered. The results of this parameter study are presented and trends related to parameter variation are examined.
- Publication:
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Shock Compression of Condensed Matter - 2017
- Pub Date:
- July 2018
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.5044879
- Bibcode:
- 2018AIPC.1979j0007B