초록

The CL-20 explosive is wet ground in aqueous alcohol to reduce the size thereof, prior to incorporation in the explosive.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for reducing the particle size of hexa-nitro-hexa-aza-isowurtizane to an average particle size of about 5 .mu.m, comprising the steps of:placing cylindrical ceramic beads into a SWECO mill;adding a mixture of ethanol/distilled water to said mill having a range o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for reducing the particle size of hexa-nitro-hexa-aza-isowurtizane to an average particle size of about 5 .mu.m, comprising the steps of:placing cylindrical ceramic beads into a SWECO mill;adding a mixture of ethanol/distilled water to said mill having a range of 40/60% ethanol to 60/40% distilled water;adding said hexa-nitro-hexa-aza-isowurtizane to said mill;distributing, as evenly as possible, said hexa-nitro-hexa-aza-isowurtizane throughout said mill; andallowing said grinding process to operate until a particle size of about 5 .mu.m is achieved.