Energetics Focus
Energetic materials, formulations (propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics), and subsystem components (fuzes, detonators, boosters, igniters, safe & arm devices) are critical to the performance and reliability of weapon systems. Applications include missile, rocket and gun propulsion; warheads and munitions; obstacle and mine clearance; flares; decoys; fire suppression; and aircrew escape. The EMTC has a full understanding of the inherent dangers of energetics and the need for special processes, equipment, facilities, environmental considerations, and safety precautions required for manufacturing.
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Fastpack Demolition Explosive (FPEX): potential replacement for M112 C-4 Detonation Blocks.
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Resonant Acoustic Continuous Microreactor (RACMR) for use in low sensitivity mortar propelling charges.
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N,N’-Di-2-naphthyl-p-phenylenediamine (DNPD) Optimized Scale-Up supports Sidewinder Missile (AIM-9X) manufacturing.
Advanced Mixing Method for Infrared Countermeasures: F/A-18.