An overview of the rheological behavior and characterization of energetic formulations: Ramifications on safety and product quality

Journal of Energetic Materials

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 213-245

  Kalyon, Dilhan M ^a  

^a STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Energetic; Instabilities; Microstructure; Rheology; Wall slip

Indexed keywords

EID: 33747162765     PISSN: 07370652     EISSN: 15458822     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07370650600791221     Document Type: Review

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