Short description Authored by an insider with over 40 years of experience in academia, industry and defense organizations, this handbook and ready reference provides a comprehensive view of the current status and suggests further directions for research and development.
From the contents Preface SALIENT FEATURES OF EXPLOSIVES Introduction Definition Classification Fundamental Features Additional Requirements for Military Explosives Applications of Explosives STATUS OF EXPLOSIVES Historical Aspects Status of Current and Future Explosives Future Scope for Research PROCESSING AND ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EXPLOSIVES Processing Techniques for Explosives Formulation Fundamentals Assessment of Explosives PROPELLANTS Classification of Propellants Liquid Propellants Solid Propellants Hybrid Propellants Thixotropic Propellants Performance of Propellants Formulation of Gun Propellants Ingredients of Gun Propellants Ingredients of Solid Rocket Propellants Inhibition of Rocket Propoellants Insulation of Rocket Motors PYROTECHNICS Introduction General Features of Pyrotechnics Ingredients of Pyrotechnic Formulations Important Characteristics of Ingredients for Pyrotechnic Formulations Types of Pyrotechnic Formulations Performance Assessment of Pyrotechnic Formulations Life of Ammunition with Pyrotechnic Devices Nanomaterials: Various Aspects and Use in HEM Formulations Recent and Future Trends in Pyrotechnics EXPLOSIVE AND CHEMICAL SAFETY Safety Explosive Safety Fire Safety Safety Aspects for Transportation of Explosives and Ammunition Safety Aspects for Storage of Explosives and Ammunition Safety Aspects for Handling of Explosives and Ammunition Static Electricity Hazards Extremely Insensitive Detonating Substances and Ammunition Hazard and Risk Analysis Chemical Safety Prevention and Elimination of Explosions, Accidents and Fires
