John N. Sherwood : studies of energetic materials

Vrcelj, Ranko M. and Gallagher, Hugh G. and Halfpenny, Peter J. (2023) John N. Sherwood : studies of energetic materials. Crystal Growth and Design, 23 (8). pp. 6161-6171. ISSN 1528-7483 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00321)

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Abstract

Studies on the physicomechanical properties of commonly used energetic materials (EMs) that were pursued by the group led by Professor John Sherwood are reviewed in this paper. The studies ranged from the growth of high quality single crystals and the characterization of their defect and dislocation structures, mechanical testing, through to the study of polymorphism of EM crystals and fundamental aspects of crystallization processes in general. The work performed led to the definition of good growth conditions for all the EMs studied and to the full characterization of the defect structure, slip systems, and hardness properties of cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) and pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). Partial characterization of the defect structures and hardness properties of cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine (HMX) and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) was also achieved. Additionally, fundamental crystal growth and polymorph information were defined, allowing a deeper understanding of the crystallization and crystal structure of TNT. In addition to the general review, some thoughts were given as to possible future routes for further study that could suitably utilize the complementary nature of established and modern techniques.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:88982
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    2 August 2023
    Published
    3 July 2023
    Published Online
    6 June 2023
    Accepted
    14 March 2023
    Submitted
    Subjects:Science > Chemistry
    Department:Faculty of Science > Pure and Applied Chemistry
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:25 Apr 2024 14:07
    Last modified:25 Apr 2024 14:07
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/88982
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