The main objective of the course is to provide knowledge to students about synthesis of high energy materials such as Lead Azide/Styphnate, TNT, RDX, NC, NG etc. Various properties of high energy materials, filling processes of high energy materials, plant design, and safety issues will be covered.
- Understand the basic chemistry of nitration for the synthesis of high energy material molecules
- Have environmental awareness Engineering of the manufacturing of high energy materials.
- Understand physics of high energy materials: Detonation theory, Shocks physics, Explosives train.
- Chemistry of the synthesis of high energy material molecules: Basic chemistry of nitration,
- Synthesis examples of Lead Azide/Styphnate, TNT, RDX, NC, NG, Basic stability/compatibility
- Material science of high energy materials: Basic hazard/performance properties, Crystal properties, Binder properties, Mechanical properties,
- Environmental awareness, Engineering of the manufacturing of high energy materials 6
- Filling processes of high energy materials, Plant design, safety, Quality control 6
- Physics of high energy materials: Detonation theory, Shocks physics, Explosives train