Influence of pressing intensity on the microstructure of pbx 9501

Journal of Energetic Materials

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 247-260

  Peterson, P D ^a   Fletcher, M A ^a   Roemer, E L ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Microscopy; Particle site; PBX 9501; Pressing parameters

Indexed keywords

EID: 84989236262     PISSN: 07370652     EISSN: 15458822     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/713770436     Document Type: Article

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