Complex Studies on Explosion Hazard of Metalized Compositions Based on Powerful Explosives

In this paper, we present the experimental results of complex studies of the sensitivity to mechanical effects and detonation parameters of metalized explosive compositions based on weakly phlegmatized HMX and RDX. Powders of titanium, zirconium, and their hydrides and deuterides were used as fillers. The introduction of these components in an amount of up to 20 wt % is established to contribute to some increase in fire hazard and sensitivity of the compositions in handling them. Estimates show that an increase in the detonation parameters of the mixtures observed in some cases may be due to the chemical reactions of the additives with explosion products in the detonation wave front.