An experimental study on the initiation of covered charge impacted by tungsten alloy fragments

S. Wang*, C. Li, X. Ma, S. Sui

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Abstract

By means of the "up-down" method, the initiation or ignition characteristics of comp. B covered with a metal plate was studied when it was impacted respectively by tungsten 93 and zirconium-tungsten fragments. The initiation or ignition mechanism of the charge was analyzed respectively on the two kinds of impacting projectiles. The research results show that the zirconium - tungsten fragment possesses mightier tendency than tungsten 93 in initiating the charge. The initiation of charge impacted by tungsten 93 fragments has mainly a shock wave, while the other case has mainly a mechanics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)189-191
Number of pages3
JournalBinggong Xuebao/Acta Armamentarii
Volume22
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Charge covered with a metal plate
  • Initiation
  • Projectile
  • Tungsten

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