Abstract
Using high-temperature atomic force microscopy we have observed the solid-solid phase transition of octahydro-1,3,5,7,-tetrazocine (HMX) in real time. Massive surface reconstruction occurs during the first-order transition. The temperature induced increase in void space and surface roughness observed in the δ polymorph of HMX serve to increase the growth rate and volume of shock initiated hot spots and hence reaction sensitivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-23 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2002 |