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Hubert Biteau

PhD Project:

Thermal And Chemical Characterisation of Energetic Materials Not Likely To Detonate

Energetic materials encompass a wide range of chemical compounds all associated with a significant risk of fire and explosion. They include explosives, fireworks, pyrotechnics, powders, fertilizers, propergols and other unsteady chemicals. The aim of this work is to define thermal and chemical characteristics of energetic materials when detonation is excluded by use of the FM-Global Fire Propagation Apparatus [ASTM E2058-03]. The behaviour of the particular materials differs from classic solid fuels mainly due to an internal supply of oxidizer. A methodology needs to be developed in order to predict the Heat Release during the decomposition of these particular materials.

Project funded by INERIS

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