Table 1, Robert M. Heramb and Bruce R. McCord
Table 1. Energetic Reactions
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Propellent
Deflagration
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High
Explosive Detonation
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| Initiation Method |
Ignition
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Shock
(from detonator or primary explosive)
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Reaction Time |
Milliseconds
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Microseconds
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Pressure at Reaction Front |
3kbar
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300kbar
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| Velocity of Reaction Front |
0.6
km/sec
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5-10
km/sec
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| Temperature in Reaction Zone |
2000K
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5000K
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