| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Structure-Property Relationships in Molecular Crystal Deformation
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| Presentation Title |
Organic Molecular Crystals as Explosive Simulants in Polymer Composites |
| Author(s) |
Alexandra Burch, John D Yeager |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alexandra Burch |
| Abstract Scope |
Molecular explosives are organic molecular crystals with relatively high density containing highly energetic functional groups. For safety and practical reasons, inert simulants called “mocks” are often used in place of explosives for various applications where an explosive reaction is not desired. These mocks often contain non-organic additives or high polymer content to artificially increase density. In recent years, mock development has focused on mimicking explosive compositions as closing as possible by using inert organic molecular crystals and not using these additives. Due to the unique behavior of molecular crystals, this approach has its own challenges. This study spans 7 years of mock development with organic molecular crystals and the challenges that have been encountered in particle sizing, mechanical characterization, and composite formulation; strategies that were used to resolve some of these challenges; and ongoing work to address new research needs. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Mechanical Properties, Powder Materials |