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Mechanochemical Processes in Energetic Materials

A Computational and Experimental Investigation

  • Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Discusses the theory development to allow easy adaptation
  • Combines theory and experiments, making it accessible to a broad readership

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxx
  2. Introduction

    • Adam A. L. Michalchuk
    Pages 1-32
  3. Experimental and Computational Methods

    • Adam A. L. Michalchuk
    Pages 33-64
  4. Vibrational Up-Pumping in Polymorphic Materials

    • Adam A. L. Michalchuk
    Pages 157-178
  5. General Conclusions and Future Directions

    • Adam A. L. Michalchuk
    Pages 179-185

About this book

This book uses experimental and computational methods to rationalize and predict for the first time the relative impact sensitivities of a range of energetic materials. Using knowledge of crystal structures, vibrational properties, energy-transfer mechanisms, and experimentally measured sensitivities, it describes a model that leads to excellent correlation with experimental results in all cases. As such, the book paves the way for a new, fully ab initio approach for the design of safer energetic materials based solely on knowledge of their solid-state structures.

Energetic materials (explosives, propellants, gas generators, and pyrotechnics) are defined as materials that release heat and/or gaseous products at a high rate upon stimulus by heat, impact, shock, sparks, etc. They have widespread military and civilian uses, including munitions, mining, quarrying, demolition, emergency signaling, automotive safety, and space exploration. One of their most important properties issensitivity to accidental initiation during manufacture, transport, storage, and operation, which has important implications for their safe use.


Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

    Adam A. L. Michalchuk

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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