On the transition to explosion of the burning of explosives

Abstract

The differences between burning of explosives and detonation are reviewed in the light of a number of research reports, and factors affecting the transition are noted. The acceleration of burning of granular explosives is discussed, with notes on effect of particle size and charge density, followed by observations on secondary solid explosives and the transition of the burning of liquid explosives into explosion. The dual effect of pressure upon stability of burning is finally considered briefly.