Explosion Temperature Apparatus EX-TEST 21
Determination of the explosion (ignition) temperature of energetic materials at constant heating rates or as time-to-explosion in isothermal mode.
Description
The EX-TEST 21 determines the explosion (ignition) temperature of energetic materials submitted to heating. The instrument is equipped with sensors and an automatic data acquisition unit that registers the explosion effects automatically. This fully replaces visual observation by the operator and provides exact testing results free of human errors.
Unlike classic instruments, decomposition is recognized regardless of whether it is accompanied by sound or light emission. The robust design withstands an explosion of up to several hundred milligrams of explosives.
Test modes
- Constant heating rate — determination of the explosion (ignition) temperature at a defined heating rate
- Isothermal — determination of the time-to-explosion at constant temperature
Software
The supplied software handles data acquisition, analysis and archiving of the measurements.
Applications
- Quality control in the manufacture of explosives
- Quality control of pyrotechnic mixtures
- Quality control of propellants
- Testing per STANAG 4491
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