Published 1977 | Version v1
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Problem of evaluating the safety of an explosive

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Description

Some general considerations on the problem of evaluating the safety of an explosive lead to the reasons why the much-criticized drop-weight impact machine remains an important tool in most explosive research and development laboratories. Problems related to the design, calibration, and use of such machines, and certain misconceptions concerning the interpretation of the test data, are discussed. The results of an unsuccessful attempt to construct a more comprehensive hazards scale also are described

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS., PC A02/MF A01.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
17 p.
Report number
LA-UR--77-1304

Conference

Title
Conference on the standardization of safety and performance tests for energetic materials.
Dates
21 - 23 Jun 1977.
Place
Dover, New Jersey, United States of America (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8347380
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES; SAFETY; TESTING
Descriptors DEC
EXPLOSIVES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-770635--2.