A contribution to the knowledge of HMX decomposition and application of resultsThe decomposition of cyclotramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) in the solid and liquid phase was studied by isothermal and nonisothermal heating at atmospheric pressure. Decomposition rates of solid HMX changed with sample size and gaseous environment. Kinetic parameters were obtained from weight loss measurements in the temperature range 229 C - 269 C. These tests also yielded highly porous solid residues. Qualitative aspects of solid and liquid phase decomposition of HMX with additives were also investigated in isothermal and nonisothermal tests.
Document ID
19810007789
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kraeutle, K. J. (Naval Weapons Center China Lake, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Res. Center The 17th JANNAF Combust. Meeting, Vol. 2,