Hexanitrostilbene and Its Properties

Authors

  • Balwant Singh Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh
  • R. K. Malhotra Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6170

Keywords:

Aerospace Devices, HNS, Hexanitrostilbene

Abstract

2, 2', 4, 4, 6, 6' hexanitrostilbene (HNS) is one of the prominent heat resistant explosives which can with stand temperature upto 325 degree Centigrade. This has been widely used in space programmes and in aerospace devices. A survey on the progress made so far in the field of its production, evaluation and uses has been compiled.

Author Biographies

Balwant Singh, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh- 160 020

R. K. Malhotra, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh-160 020

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Published

2014-02-11

How to Cite

Singh, B., & Malhotra, R. K. (2014). Hexanitrostilbene and Its Properties. Defence Science Journal, 33(2), 165–176. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6170

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2

Section

General Papers

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