Submicron-sized gamma-HMX: 1. Preparation and initial characterization

Journal of Energetic Materials

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 161-171

  Lee, K Y ^a   Moore, D S ^a   Asay, B W ^a   Llobet, A ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Gamma HMX; Nanoenergetics; Neutron powder diffraction; Raman spectrum; Submicron energetic materials

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250189513     PISSN: 07370652     EISSN: 15458822     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07370650701399312     Document Type: Article

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