Frictional properties of single crystals HMX, RDX and PETN explosives (Retracted article. See vol. 194, pg. 447, 2011)

Wu, YQ; Huang, FL

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3045745

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Journal Article

Year

2010

Language

English

PMID

20688432

HERO ID 3045745
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Year 2010
Title Frictional properties of single crystals HMX, RDX and PETN explosives (Retracted article. See vol. 194, pg. 447, 2011)
Authors Wu, YQ; Huang, FL
Journal Journal of Hazardous Materials
Volume 183
Issue 1-3
Page Numbers 324-333
Abstract The frictional properties of single crystals of cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine (HMX), cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) and pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) secondary explosives are examined using a sensitive friction machine. The explosive crystals used for the measurements are at least 3.5 mm wide. The friction coefficients between crystals of the same explosive (i.e., HMX on HMX, etc.), crystals of different explosives (i.e., HMX on RDX, etc.), and each explosive and a well-polished gauge steel surface are determined. The frictional surfaces are also studied under an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) to analyze surface microstructural changes under increasing loading forces. The friction coefficients vary considerably with increasing normal loading forces and are particularly sensitive to slider shapes, crystal roughness and the mechanical properties of both the slider and the sample. With increasing loading forces, most friction experiments show surface damage, consisting of grooves, debris, and nano-particles, on both the slider and sample. In some cases, a strong evidence of a localized molten state is found in the central region of the friction track. Possible mechanisms that affect the friction coefficient are discussed based on microscopic observations.
Doi 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.07.027
Pmid 20688432
Wosid WOS:000282607600041
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Language Text English
Keyword Secondary explosive crystals; Coefficient of friction; Environmental scanning electron; microscopy
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