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1 Fundamentals of explosive chemistry Synopsis: This book is used as a textbook for Ammunition Technical Officers Course and Artillery Course in Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). These courses are offered by School of Professional and Continuing Education UTM in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces. Currently this book is also being considered to be used in the newly approved Masters Degree in Forensic Science, Faculty of Science, UTM. Fundamentals of Explosive Chemistry discusses the phenomenon of explosion, historical development of explosives, classification of materials, performance of explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and the theory related to burning, detonation and explosions. The contents are discussed intriguingly yet only minimal chemistry knowledge is required. This book is useful for students of Forensic Science and Enforcement Agencies like the Chemistry Department, Army, Police, and Fire Department, helping them in the understanding of physical and chemical aspects of explosives, especially for storage and handling or during investigations of crimes involving explosions and explosives.

2 Fundamentals of explosive chemistry Table Of Content: Preface CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO EXPLOSION Introduction Nature of Explosion Brisance Detonation Deflagration Chemical Explosives Low Explosives High Explosives Nuclear Explosion Brief History Types of Nuclear Weapons CHAPTER 2 EARLY EXPLOSIVES First Firecrackers Early Incendiaries Saltpeter and Gunpowder Ignition and Initiation Primary Explosives Development from Explosives to Propellants

3 Pyrotechnics Cordite Cordite Mk 1 Cordite MD Cordite RDB Cordite SC Cordite N CHAPTER 3 DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLOSIVES Gunpowder Black Powder Smokeless Powder Development of Smokeless Gunpowder Instability and Stabilization Inorganic Compounds Used in the Explosive Industry Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Nitrates, and Nitrogen Tetroxide Sulphuric Acid, Oleum, Mixed Acids, and Acid Recovery Miscellaneous Chemicals Other Miscellaneous Chemicals CHAPTER 4 MILITARY SERVICE EXPLOSIVES Brief History of Malaysian Military Army Air Force Malaysian Navy Military Explosives

4 Principal in Military Explosive Composition Availability and Cost Sensitiveness Stability Power Brisance Hygroscopicity Compatibility Toxicity Density Volatility and Melting Point CHAPTER 5 LOW EXPLOSIVES Basic Mixture Explosives Slowmatch and Quickmatch Fuse Burning or Safety Fuse Munition Fuzes Fuze Composition Time Fuze Composition Instantaneous Fuzes Percussion Cap Blasting Cap CHAPTER 6 HIGH EXPLOSIVES Secondary Explosive

5 TNT (2,4,6 Trinitrotoluene) RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine) PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate) NC (Nitrocellulose) NG (Nitroglycerine) Picric Acid (2,4,6 Trinitrophenol) Tetrl (2,4,6 Trinitrophynyl N methylnitramine) HMX (Cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine) AN (Ammonium Nitrate) Classification by Composition of the Materials Explosives Mixtures of an Oxidizer and Fuel Gunpowder Ammonal ANFO Amatol Chemically Active Compounds Mixed with Stabilizer Dynamite C 4 CHAPTER 7 PROPELLANTS The Concept of Propellant Modern Propellants Gun Propellants Single Base Propellants Double Base Propellants Solvent Cordite

6 Solventless Cordite Triple Base Propellants Composite Propellants Flashless Propellants Rocket Propellants Liquid Propellants Liquid Monopropellant Liquid Bipropellant Solid Propellants Hybrid Propellants Other Ingredients Stabilizer Plasticizers Coolant Colorants Chlorine Donors Catalysts Anticaking Agents Decoppering Agents CHAPTER 8 PYROTECHNICS Pyrotechnic Compositions Gunpowder Magnesium and Oxidants Illuminating and Signal Compositions Production of White Light

7 Production of Red Light Production of Green Light Production of Blue Light Binding Materials Tracer Compositions Smoke Compositions Screening Smoke Signal Smokes CHAPTER 9 THEORY OF BURNING AND DETONATION Theory of Burning Rate of Regression Confinement Effect Mass Rate Burning Grain Size Initiation to Detonation Burning to Detonation Shock to Detonation Explosions Explosion Products Oxygen Balance (O) Determination of Heat of Explosion (Q) Effect of Oxygen Balance on Heat of Explosion Temperature of Explosion (Te) Gas Volume Pressure of Explosion

8 CHAPTER 10 SAFETY AND SAFETY TESTS Safety Explosive Safety Certificate Explosive Storage, Building and Areas Handling, Working and Disposal of Explosives Safety Tests for Explosives Powder Test Impact Machine Test Friction Tests Ignition Tests Electrostatic Hazard Tests Stability Test for Propellant Miscellaneous Sensitivity Tests Bibliography Index

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