Reduction in Acidity of RDX and its Compositions by Use of Suitable Additives

  • Harihar Singh Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives) Pune
  • N. M. Seshadri Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives), Pune
  • Surjit Singh Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives), Pune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6095
Keywords: RDX, Calcium silicate

Abstract

Calcium Silicate and Zinc Stearate have been used as additives to reduce the acidity of RDX and RDX/TNT compositions. They have been found to be effective in reducing the acidity of RDX/TNT compositions but ineffective for RDX alone. An explanation to this effect has been provided.

Author Biographies

Harihar Singh, Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives) Pune
Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives) Kirkee, Pune-3
N. M. Seshadri, Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives), Pune
Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives) Kirkee, Pune-3
Surjit Singh, Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives), Pune
Controllerate of Inspection (Military Explosives) Kirkee, Pune-3
Published
2014-01-31
How to Cite
Singh, H., Seshadri, N., & Singh, S. (2014). Reduction in Acidity of RDX and its Compositions by Use of Suitable Additives. Defence Science Journal, 33(1), 15-22. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6095
Issue
Vol 33 No 1
Section
General Papers
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