When high explosives are subjected to sudden shock waves, such as from an impact or detonation, tiny regions of intense heat—called hot spots—form at microstructural defects such as pores. These hot ...

BAE Systems has unveiled a new manufacturing process for explosive material used in various high explosive munitions. Under development for four years, the explosive material produced using this ...

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Explosives have legitimate applications in agriculture, industry, and the military. Legitimate chemicals are particularly dangerous and require regulation because of their potential for misuse by ...