Aluminum(Al)powder is widely applied in thermobaric explosives due to its high energy density and favorable reaction kinetics.However,the inert oxide layer(Al_(2)O_(3))on Al particles limits combustion reactivity and ...Aluminum(Al)powder is widely applied in thermobaric explosives due to its high energy density and favorable reaction kinetics.However,the inert oxide layer(Al_(2)O_(3))on Al particles limits combustion reactivity and energy efficiency.Fluoride-based surface modification has been developed as an effective approach to address this issue.Here,four classical fluoropolymers(F11,F14,PVDF,PTFE)are employed as coatings to prepare core-shell Al/Fluoropolymer.The combustion experimental results demonstrate that the core-shell Al/PTFE exhibits the highest flame propagation rate(52.88 mm·ms^(-1))and pressure output(109.02 k Pa)performance.Consequently,core-shell Al/PTFE is selected as a high-energy fuel to prepare RDX/Al/PTFE microspheres via the emulsion and solvent evaporation method,which can enhance the energy performance of RDX.The effects of the core-shell Al/PTFE ratio and RDX content on the combustion heat and pressure output are systematically investigated.The peak pressure reaches a maximum of 187.8 k Pa when the mass ratio of RDX,Al,and PTFE is 60:25:10.Additionally,RDX/Al/PTFE microspheres exhibit significantly higher laser-induced air shock velocities,detonation heat,and detonation pressure than those of pure RDX and RDX/Al.The mechanism underlying the enhanced reactivity and energetic performance is attributed to the ability of PTFE to etch the inert Al_(2)O_(3)shell on the surface of Al particles,thereby improving post-combustion reactions and significantly increasing the overall energy output of RDX explosives.This work offers a novel design strategy for high-energy structural thermobaric explosives for the practical applications.展开更多
RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorl...RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.T2222027 and 12202416)。
文摘Aluminum(Al)powder is widely applied in thermobaric explosives due to its high energy density and favorable reaction kinetics.However,the inert oxide layer(Al_(2)O_(3))on Al particles limits combustion reactivity and energy efficiency.Fluoride-based surface modification has been developed as an effective approach to address this issue.Here,four classical fluoropolymers(F11,F14,PVDF,PTFE)are employed as coatings to prepare core-shell Al/Fluoropolymer.The combustion experimental results demonstrate that the core-shell Al/PTFE exhibits the highest flame propagation rate(52.88 mm·ms^(-1))and pressure output(109.02 k Pa)performance.Consequently,core-shell Al/PTFE is selected as a high-energy fuel to prepare RDX/Al/PTFE microspheres via the emulsion and solvent evaporation method,which can enhance the energy performance of RDX.The effects of the core-shell Al/PTFE ratio and RDX content on the combustion heat and pressure output are systematically investigated.The peak pressure reaches a maximum of 187.8 k Pa when the mass ratio of RDX,Al,and PTFE is 60:25:10.Additionally,RDX/Al/PTFE microspheres exhibit significantly higher laser-induced air shock velocities,detonation heat,and detonation pressure than those of pure RDX and RDX/Al.The mechanism underlying the enhanced reactivity and energetic performance is attributed to the ability of PTFE to etch the inert Al_(2)O_(3)shell on the surface of Al particles,thereby improving post-combustion reactions and significantly increasing the overall energy output of RDX explosives.This work offers a novel design strategy for high-energy structural thermobaric explosives for the practical applications.
基金the financial support of the Shanxi Fire&Explosion-Proofing Safety Engineering and Technology Research Center,North University of China。
文摘RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.
