Investigating the mechanical properties of RDX crystals using nano-indentation
(2012)
Journal Article
Hudson, R. J., Zioupos, P., & Gill, P. P. (2012). Investigating the mechanical properties of RDX crystals using nano-indentation. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 37(2), 191-197. https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.201100063
The shock sensitivity of RDX is of major interest for the development of insensitive munitions. Previous research has implied that internal defects that form within RDX crystals have a strong sensitising effect, increasing the probability of shock in... Read More about Investigating the mechanical properties of RDX crystals using nano-indentation.