Peroxide explosives

Authors

Jimmie Oxley, University of Rhode IslandFollow
James Smith, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-2006

Abstract

The sensitivity and/or stability of an energetic materials is often assessed by its weakest bond-its trigger linkage (Table 1). This is generally the C-NO2 in nitrated explosives. In peroxides it is the -O-O- bond. © 2006 Springer.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

NATO Security through Science Series C: Environmental Security

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Oxley, Jimmie, and James Smith. "Peroxide explosives." NATO Security through Science Series C: Environmental Security (2006): 113-121. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-4887-6_11.