Five polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)with the base explosive epsilon-CL-20(hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzi-tane),the most important high energy density compound(HEDC),and five polymer binders(Estane 5703,GAP,HTPB,PEG,and F_(...Five polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)with the base explosive epsilon-CL-20(hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzi-tane),the most important high energy density compound(HEDC),and five polymer binders(Estane 5703,GAP,HTPB,PEG,and F_(2314))were constructed.Molecular dynamics(MD)method was employed to investigate their binding energies(E_(bind))< compatibility,safety,mechanical properties,and energetic properties.The information and rules were reported for choosing better binders and guiding formulation design of high energy density material(HEDM).According to the calculated binding energies,the ordering of compatibility and stability of the five PBXs was predicted as epsilon-CL-20/PEG < epsilon-CL-20/ Estane5703 ≈ epsilon-CL-20/GAP < epsilon-CL-20/HTPB < epsilon-CL-20/F_(2314).By pair correlation function g(r)analyses,hydrogen bonds and vdw are found to be the main interactions between the two components.The elasticity and isotropy of PBXs based epsilon-CL-20 can be obviously improved more than pure epsilon-CL-20 crystal.It is not by changing the molecular structures of epsilon-CL-20 for each binder to affect the sensitivity.The safety and energetic properties of these PBXs are mainly influenced by the thermal capability(C_p^(deg))and density(p)of binders,respectively.展开更多
3D-Honeycombed CL-20 structures with low critical size of detonation have been fabricated successfully for intelligent weapon systems using a micro-flow direct ink writing(DIW) technology.The CL-20-based explosive ink...3D-Honeycombed CL-20 structures with low critical size of detonation have been fabricated successfully for intelligent weapon systems using a micro-flow direct ink writing(DIW) technology.The CL-20-based explosive ink for DIW technology was prepared by a two-component adhesive system with waterborne polyurethane(WPU) and ethyl cellulose(EC).Not only the preparation of the explosive ink but also the principle of DIW process have been investigated systematically.The explosive ink displayed stro ng shea rthinning behavior that permitted layer-by-laye r deposition from a fine nozzle onto a substrate to produce complex shapes.The EC content was varied to alter the pore structure distribution and rheological behavior of ink samples after curing.The deposited explosive composite materials are of a honeycombed structure with high porosity,and the pore size distribution increases with the increase of EC content.No phase change was observed during the preparation process.Both WPU and EC show good compatibility with CL-20 particles.Apparently high activation energy was realized in the CL-20-based composite ink compared with that of the refined CL-20 due to the presence of non-energetic but stable WPU.The detonation performance of the composite materials can be precisely controlled by an adjustment in the content of binders.The 3D honeyco mbed CL-20 structures,which are fabricated by DIW technology,have a very small critical detonation size of less than 69 μm,as demonstrated by wedge shaped charge test.The ink can be used to create 3D structures with complex geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing techniques,which presents a bright future for the development of intelligent weapon systems.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10176012)the Important Foundation of China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP, 2004Z0503) and 973 Program of China
文摘Five polymer bonded explosives(PBXs)with the base explosive epsilon-CL-20(hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzi-tane),the most important high energy density compound(HEDC),and five polymer binders(Estane 5703,GAP,HTPB,PEG,and F_(2314))were constructed.Molecular dynamics(MD)method was employed to investigate their binding energies(E_(bind))< compatibility,safety,mechanical properties,and energetic properties.The information and rules were reported for choosing better binders and guiding formulation design of high energy density material(HEDM).According to the calculated binding energies,the ordering of compatibility and stability of the five PBXs was predicted as epsilon-CL-20/PEG < epsilon-CL-20/ Estane5703 ≈ epsilon-CL-20/GAP < epsilon-CL-20/HTPB < epsilon-CL-20/F_(2314).By pair correlation function g(r)analyses,hydrogen bonds and vdw are found to be the main interactions between the two components.The elasticity and isotropy of PBXs based epsilon-CL-20 can be obviously improved more than pure epsilon-CL-20 crystal.It is not by changing the molecular structures of epsilon-CL-20 for each binder to affect the sensitivity.The safety and energetic properties of these PBXs are mainly influenced by the thermal capability(C_p^(deg))and density(p)of binders,respectively.
基金This research work was financially supported by the Advantage Disciplines Climbing Plan of Shanxi Province and Graduate Education Innovation Project in Shanxi Province(2016BY119).
文摘3D-Honeycombed CL-20 structures with low critical size of detonation have been fabricated successfully for intelligent weapon systems using a micro-flow direct ink writing(DIW) technology.The CL-20-based explosive ink for DIW technology was prepared by a two-component adhesive system with waterborne polyurethane(WPU) and ethyl cellulose(EC).Not only the preparation of the explosive ink but also the principle of DIW process have been investigated systematically.The explosive ink displayed stro ng shea rthinning behavior that permitted layer-by-laye r deposition from a fine nozzle onto a substrate to produce complex shapes.The EC content was varied to alter the pore structure distribution and rheological behavior of ink samples after curing.The deposited explosive composite materials are of a honeycombed structure with high porosity,and the pore size distribution increases with the increase of EC content.No phase change was observed during the preparation process.Both WPU and EC show good compatibility with CL-20 particles.Apparently high activation energy was realized in the CL-20-based composite ink compared with that of the refined CL-20 due to the presence of non-energetic but stable WPU.The detonation performance of the composite materials can be precisely controlled by an adjustment in the content of binders.The 3D honeyco mbed CL-20 structures,which are fabricated by DIW technology,have a very small critical detonation size of less than 69 μm,as demonstrated by wedge shaped charge test.The ink can be used to create 3D structures with complex geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing techniques,which presents a bright future for the development of intelligent weapon systems.
