Model of impact initiation of composite explosive solid systems

A model of mechanical initiation of solid explosives, applicable for analysis of sensitivity of individual substances and composite explosives, is developed. The model includes a system of equations of work softening of a high explosive charge under an impact, resulting dissipative heating, and heat release due to chemical reactions between the components of the explosive mixture. The critical parameters and reaction kinetics were numerically calculated for initiation of charges consisting of a mixture of ammonium perchlorate and polymethylmethacrylate. The results are compared to experimental data on sensitivity of this mixture to the impact.