Abstract
The ability to design and produce safe and reliable micro-or nano-scale high-explosive materials is limited by traditional processing mechanisms. Direct-write technologies provide a high-throughput processing platform capable of precision patterning. We developed an inkjet printing method to deposit and pattern cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX) with micro-scale dimensions. This simple, "one-step" process utilizes evaporative assembly to produce nanocomposite explosive materials. Through the adjustment of various process parameters it is possible to produce materials with a variety of morphologies. As a result of the one-step process all materials are deposited on the target substrate without producing airborne particles thus mitigating environmental, safety and health issues associated with handling small explosive particles.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 37-40 |
Number of pages | 4 |
State | Published - 2010 |
Event | 14th International Detonation Symposium, IDS 2010 - Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States Duration: 11 Apr 2010 → 16 Apr 2010 |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Detonation Symposium, IDS 2010 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Coeur d'Alene, ID |
Period | 11/04/10 → 16/04/10 |