Klapötke Thomas M. Chemistry of High-Energy Materials

2nd Edition. – Berlin, Boston: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co, 2012. – 257 p. – ISBN: 978-3-11-027358-8, e-ISBN: 978-3-11-027359-5This graduate-level textbook in a new revised edition treats the basic chemistry of high energy materials - primary and secondary explosives, propellants, rocket fuel and pyrotechnics - andprovides a review of new research developments. Applications in both military and civil fields are discussed. The book also offers new insights into "green" chemistry requirements and strategies for military applications. This work should be of interest to advanced students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, as well as all those working indefense technology.Classification of Energetic Materials
Detonation, Detonation Velocity and Detonation Pressure
Thermodynamics
Initiation
Experimental Characterization of Explosives
Special Aspects of Explosives
Correlation between the Electrostatic Potential and the Impact Sensitivity
Design of Novel Energetic Materials
Synthesis of Energetic Materials
Safe Handling of Energetic Materials in the Laboratory
Energetic Materials of the Future
Related Topics
Thermobaric Weapons
Agent Defeat Weapons
Nanothermites
Example: Iron Oxide/Aluminum Thermite
Example: Copper Oxide/Aluminum Thermite
Example: Molybdenum Trioxide/Aluminum Thermite
Homemade Explosives