Abstract
Polymeric hydrogels, known for their excellent mechanical properties and pre-cross-linking flowability, provide a promising solution for recycling waste propellants, ensuring safety and maintaining explosive performance. This study developed a double cross-linked network energetic hydrogel that effectively combines mechanical strength with explosive capabilities. Using a Ford 4 Cup, temperature data logger, universal testing machine, and detonation performance tests, we examined the impacts of kinematic viscosity, cross-linking time, compressive strength, and explosive properties. The optimal kinematic viscosity for stabilizing hollow glass microspheres (GM) was found to be 129.7 mm2/s. Cross-linking time was negatively correlated with initiator, catalyst levels, and reaction temperature, but positively correlated with retarder content. Compressive strength increased with acrylamide (AM) content and showed an initial rise before decreasing with N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (MBAA) content and reaction temperature. The maximum compressive strength was achieved with 5% MBAA (of AM mass fraction) at 40 °C. Detonation velocity and steel plate damage decreased with increasing AM content and initially increased then decreased with GM content. A balance of mechanical and explosive properties was achieved with 6% AM and 4% GM, resulting in a detonation velocity of 4536 m/s. This hydrogel shows significant potential for waste munitions management.
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