O-078 Ageing And Cook-Off - Topics Of Interest

March 2003

Frédéric Peugeot (Warhead Technology), Dr Michael W. Sharp (Energetic Materials) , The Cook-off Hazards Working Group (CHWG)

This paper discusses two issues that are currently of interest to the IM community: ageing and cook-off.

The effects of ageing of energetic materials and the consequences for Insensitive Munitions (IM) have been brought to the attention of the NIMIC on a number of occasions over the last few years. NIMIC is collating and reviewing relevant data in this area to help determine the consequences for IM. A summary of some of the conclusions is given in this paper.

A review of current capabilities in cook-off is being conducted by the NIMIC. The review covers cook-off reaction mechanisms and details the experimental and modelling capabilities being used to study them. This includes the results of the discussions held in August 2002.

Presentation details

This paper was presented at the 2003 Insensitive Munitions & Energetic Materials Technology Symposium held on March 10-13, 2003 at the Sheraton World Resort Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA