Explosive Shock Compression of Acetylene Black Loaded in Low Density in Mild Steel Container

Abstract

Explosive shock compression of about 8.52×10⁴ atom was given to acetylene black packed into a mild steel container by a low density of 0.094g/cm³. The acetylene black was graphitized by this shock compression and variety of shapes could be seen in it by the observation of electron microscope. It is the most interesting morphologycal change that the spherule of graphite produced in the shocked acetylene black. The spherule might be formed from droplet. The formation of droplet suggests that the temperature rises above 4000°C.