Test Purpose This test is used to determine if a finished or unfinished article can withstand a free-fall impact without producing any significant fire or explosion hazards. The test is not intended to evaluate whether the unit can withstand the actual impact. The article is dropped at an orientation in […]
IP Series 5
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Exudate Example Test Purpose This test is used to determine the reaction of articles when subjected to a mildly elevated temperature (75°C) for a specific period of time (48 hours). At the completion of the test, the article is examined for evidence of reaction. Any evidence of explosion, fire, damaged […]
Recommended Test Setup: SBAT Test Purpose The purpose of completing the in-process thermal test is determine the effects of time and temperature on energetic materials in the process configuration. Thermal tests generally consist of measuring a sample’s response to either: (1) gradually increasing the temperature and recording the temperature at […]
Test Details Test Purpose The purpose of completing propagation testing is to determine whether a reaction from a finished or unfinished article, which was accidentally fired or initiated, will propagate to other articles or parts of the process. Articles are placed in the process configuration (worst case) and initiated or […]